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St Clement's Church

Scotland
St Clements
Ranked #2 of 3 attractions in Isle of Harris
4.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Religious Sites
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“A gem”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

This is a fascinating medieval church with some amazing carved tombs which sits at the head of the golden road. Combine with a visit to the ruined temple at northton if you can More

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Conwy, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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“Medeaval church - facinating carvings”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

All good! Lovely little church with ancient tombs within. You can climb partway up the bell tower More

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Ravenna, Italy
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Beautiful tombs and sword carvings from the 1400 & 1500's”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

A stunning wee church in pristine condition well worth the drive to visit. The tomb of Alasdair MacLeod and 4 stones with sword carvings are very interesting. Free entry... More

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Glasgow, Scotland
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Don't drive by.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 15, 2011

A lovely wee piece of Scottish history, well worth taking half an hour to see if you've checked in early for your ferry at Leverburgh. Note its actually CLOSED on Sundays. Form your own opinion. More

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“Interesting church monument”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 7, 2011

St Clement's church originates from the 16th century just before the Reformation. However it was abandoned soon afterwards, then restored 200 years later, then abandoned again, then restored, and now Historic Scotland but not apparently in use. The building has an old tower and is worth visiting for it as well as for the tomb of the Macleod clan chief... More

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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“St. Clement'c Church - a hidden gem”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2011
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Any trip to the Isle of Harris should include a visit to St. Clement's Church at Rodel. The church is considered to be the finest medieval building in the Outer Hebrides. It was built around 1520 by Alexander Macleod of Dunvegan. Outside the church, there are a collection of graves, mostly overgrown. The inside of the church is reached via... More

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Barcelona, Catalonia
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183 helpful votes 183 helpful votes
“Preciosa iglesia medieval”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012
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