Description

Cathedral begun probably in earlier 13th century, consisted of

nave, chancel and south aisle to nave. South aisle remains,

late 14th/early 15th century, 5 bays with western 2 bays

narrower than east bays; in re-entrant angle bell/clocktower, square-plan changing at angles by offsets above base to octagon;

later octagonal spired roof. Arcade to north with piers of

clustered shafts and pointed arches. Remains of tracery in

windows. Stone vaulted roof. Monuments from later 14th/early

15 century onwards including notable ones to Mackenzies of

Seaforth and of Coul. Restoration, Robert Matheson, HM Office

of Works, 1854, and since.

Statement of Interest

Guardianship Monument.

Scheduled Area. Scheduled Ancient Monument No 90147.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17572218

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Recommended Books

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  Listed Buildings and Other Heritage Assets
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of Historic Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  Somerset: North and Bristol: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  County Durham (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England) by Elizabeth Williamson Nikolaus Pevsner(1983-03-11)
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  Sussex: East with Brighton and Hove (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses: A Guide to Conservation, Sustainability and Economy