Teampull na Trionaid

Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom

Teampull na Trionaid ('trinity church') is a ruined 13th-century church and seminary at Carinish. Amie mac Ruari is said to have rebuilt the church in the 14th century after her divorce from John of Islay, Lord of the Isles. The ruins are protected as a scheduled monument. The Battle of Cairinish was fought near the church in 1601.

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Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in United Kingdom

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Brian Bailey (4 years ago)
À wee stop off to visit , interesting place and nice to have info boards to read bout the history of this place
Mark Tulley (4 years ago)
Not a huge amount to look at. Interesting history
Geoff Burns (4 years ago)
Very interesting medieval monastery and centre of learning.
Kenneth Smith (5 years ago)
Too much information...needs to be streamlined and presented better...but still an interesting place to visit
Deke Cowan (5 years ago)
Beautiful old church and graveyard. Be careful with dogs as its in a sheep field
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