St. Clement's Church, Rodel - Tur Chliamainn
 Many scholars estimate that the original church was built c.1520 - 1540. Entrance to the church is via the North Nave. The church is always open, if not please inquire at the Rodel Hotel. The church is well worth a visit having some of the finest examples of late medieval sculpture in the Outer Hebrides / Western Isles. To view an enlargement of the images on this page just click on them. |
 St. Clement's Church / Tur Chliamainn, Rodel is constructed in rubble masonry, with schist and freestone used for the finer areas. The design is of a cruciform plan as shown to the right (click image to enlarge). There is a fine high tower to the West which has 4 stories and is freely accessible to the visitor though the top 2 stories are only accessible via a set of ladders. |
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If you are planning to visit the Outer Hebrides / Western Isles and you are interested in the ancient monuments of the area it would well be worth purchasing "The ancient monuments of The Western Isles" by Historic Scotland (Click here to buy now).
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