MHG55546 - Pulpit Rock - Ashaig
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A traditional preaching site at Asahig, Skye. Legend has it that St Maelrubha preached from here. <1>
It was recorded during a walkover survey in 2004 by Archaeological and Ancient Landscape Survey (AALS) in advance of the proposed expansion of the Broadford Airfield. Site 1: A prominent rocky outcrop on the north bank of the Ashaig River, close to the South-western end of the airport runway. Traditionally St. Malrudha's preaching stance during his frequent evangelical missions to Skye. One of a group of sites at Ashaig traditionally associated with the Saint, the others being Tobar Ashik and the associated Chapel and Burial Ground. <2>
Local tradition states that the rock was used for preaching, with people standing in sheltered area to south across the burn. J MacLeod recalled that in recent times, from at least 20 years ago, services were held at least once a year in the summer from the pulpit rock. This was recorded by the ARCH Community Timeline course in 2011. <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG2404 Text/Publication/Volume: Lamont, D. 1913. Strath: in Skye.
- <2> SHG24319 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wildgoose, M.. 2004. Broadford Airport (Proposed), Ashaig, Isle of Skye: An Archaeological Walkover Survey. Archaeological and Ancient Landscape Survey. 22/06/2004. Paper and Digital. Site 1.
- <3> SHG25668 Collection/Project Archive: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 2012. Digital site gazetteer and archive for ARCH Community Timeline Project: Broadford. Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). Yes. Digital. Site 22. XY
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 6879 2436 (40m by 40m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG62SE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | STRATH |
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- https://trove.scot/place/331659/ (View record on the HES Trove website)
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