Cross and Monastic Remains at Oronsay

Cross and Monastic Remains at Oronsay

ID: QZP40_179_588 DESCRIPTION: Oronsay is a small island south of Colonsay. The two are joined by sand at low tide. The islands were named after St Columba and St Oran. The remains of a 14th century Augustinian priory, founded by the Lords of the Isles, can be found on Oronsay. Beside them stands an elegant stone cross. Illustration taken from 'Anderson's Guide to the Highlands vol 1' by Anderson and Peter Anderson PLACENAME: Oronsay DISTRICT: Jura and Colonsay OLD COUNTY/PARISH: ARGYLL: Colonsay and Oronsay DATE OF IMAGE: 1851 PERIOD: 1850s SOURCE: Highland Libraries COLLECTION: Fraser Mackintosh Collection (illustrations) Asset ID: 30999 KEYWORDS: