Archaeological finds on Lismore reveal a major sixth-century monastery
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Archaeological finds on Lismore reveal a major sixth-century monastery

2 hours ago · Originally published 30 Sep 2026 9/10 Original headline: ‘Hugely exciting’ finds on tiny Scottish island shed light on spread of Christianity
Residents of the Scottish island of Lismore have uncovered evidence of a significant sixth-century monastic settlement through a community-funded excavation. The discovery of burial grounds and decorated stonework suggests the site was as influential as Iona, offering new insight into the early spread of Christianity in northern Britain.
Source: The Guardian UK Argyll And Bute
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