- Eilean Chaluim Chille
Infobox Scottish island |
latitude=58.11
longitude=-6.44
GridReference=NB385215
celtic name=Calum Cille
norse name=
meaning of name= island ofSaint Columba
area=85 ha
area rank= 154=
highest elevation= 43 m
Population=0
population rank=
main settlement=
island group=Lewis and Harris
local authority=Na h-Eileanan Siar
references= [2001 UK Census perList of islands of Scotland ] [ [http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/ Ordnance Survey] ]Eilean Chaluim Chille (Gaelic: island of
Saint Columba , Calum Cille) is an unpopulated island in theOuter Hebrides .It lies off the east coast of
Lewis at the mouth ofLoch Erisort . At low tide Eilean Chaluim Chille is connected by a causeway to the mainland of Lewis at Crobeag.History
At the southern end of the island lie the ruins of
St Columba 's Church. This was once an important centre of religion, being cited in a report of 1549 as the main place of worship for the parish of Lochs. There was probably a church there from about 800 AD, built by St Columba's followers. St Columba died onIona in 597 AD. The cemetery was in use until 1878. Eilean Chaluim Chille is protected by Historic Scotland as an ancient monument. [cite web| url=http://www.lochslewis.org/content/view/65/39/| title=Cromore Village| publisher=Lochs Community| accessdate=2007-12-12]Footnotes
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