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A tiny island reveals a remarkable monastic past
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A tiny island reveals a remarkable monastic past

So, a community-backed excavation on Scotland’s tiny Lismore Island has revealed that its early monastery was far more significant than the limited historical records suggested. Researchers uncovered early buildings, extensive burial grounds, carved stone crosses, handmade pottery and evidence of skilled craftwork. More than 1,000 metalworking fragments, along with crucibles and casting moulds, point to precious-metal production within the religious settlement. These discoveries suggest that Lismore was a thriving center of worship, learning and craftsmanship, potentially rivaling the famous monastery on Iona.
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