St Cathan's Chapel, Colonsay

Name: St Cathan's Chapel
Address: Colonsay, United Kingdom

#1 among attractions in Colonsay

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St Cathan's Chapel is a ruined chapel on the island of Colonsay, Scotland in the Inner Hebrides. It was dedicated to Cathan, an obscure saint once venerated across the western Scottish islands. It is located at grid reference NR3629095026, in the settlement of Lower Kilchattan. ()

Coordinates: 56°4'30"N, 6°14'22"W

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Colonsay United Kingdom

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St Cathan's Chapel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kiloran Beach, Dùn Eibhinn, Loch an Sgoltaire, Riasg Buidhe Cross.

3 miNE
56°6'14"N • 6°10'54"W
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Loch an Sgoltaire, Colonsay
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2.3 miNE
Memorial
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Archaeological site
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Archaeological site
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Archaeological site
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Archaeological site
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Archaeological site
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