St Oran's Chapel

St Oran's Chapel

St Oran's Chapel (Odhráin/Orain/Odran) is a medieval chapel located on the island of Iona in the Inner Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland.[1] Built in the 12th century, the chapel was dedicated to St Oran. St Oran's Chapel was a ruin until the chapel was restored during the same time as Iona Abbey. The chapel is protected as a category A listed building.[2]

Burial ground

The burial ground surrounding the chapel is known as Reilig Òdhrain.

Notes

  1. "St Oran's Chapel". CANMORE. Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
  2. "St Oran's Chapel Reilig Odhrain". Historic Scotland. Retrieved 28 December 2011.

Coordinates: 56°20′04″N 6°23′34″W / 56.3344°N 6.3929°W / 56.3344; -6.3929

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