Eynhallow Church, Medieval church ruins on Eynhallow island, Orkney Islands, Scotland.
The roofless stone structure measures 21 meters by 7 meters and contains a rectangular nave with a western porch and eastern square-ended chancel.
The church functioned as a religious building during the 12th century until the Protestant Reformation of 1560, when it transformed into residential dwellings.
The Norse name Eyin-Helga indicates the island's religious importance, with the church potentially serving as a Benedictine monastery in medieval times.
Visitors cannot currently access the site due to ongoing masonry inspections, though the location typically requires private boat transportation from Rousay or Mainland.
The 1851 discovery of the church occurred when authorities dismantled local cottages after evacuating residents affected by a fever outbreak.
Location: Orkney Islands
Location: Evie and Rendall
Inception: 12 century
GPS coordinates: 59.14120,-3.12172
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:25
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