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  • Monastery where Christian saint was martyred is uncovered on Eigg

    08/14/2012 4:58:26 PM PDT · by SunkenCiv · 4 replies
    The Scotsman ^ | Tuesday, August 14, 2012 | Alistair Munro
    Students and local people have uncovered what are thought to be remains of St Donnan's monastery... St Donnan brought Christianity to many places in the West Highlands in the seventh century before settling on Eigg. According to local folklore, he became a martyr after he was killed by Norsemen, along with 50 monks, while giving Mass on Easter Sunday in the year 617... The dig at Kildonnan Graveyard on the south-east side of the island has now uncovered evidence which experts believe shows it is the exact site... Pictish pottery from the same period was also found in the graveyard....