Kilvickeon Cemetery is a profoundly atmospheric and historically rich site located near Loch Assapol on the Ross of Mull, offering a direct link to the island’s deep Christian heritage. This ancient burial ground, with its evocative ruins of the 13th-century Kilvickeon Old Parish Church, stands as one of only seven medieval parish churches on Mull. Its dedication to St. Ernan, a nephew of St. Columba, highlights its foundational role in the early Christian evangelism that spread from nearby Iona, contributing significantly to the spiritual life of the island amidst its remote and scenic setting.
The cemetery is a treasure trove of archaeological and historical detail, featuring an array of ancient grave slabs and distinctive table-tombs that bear witness to centuries of local life. Among its most celebrated features is the rare “sheela-na-gig” carving found on the church ruin, a fascinating and enigmatic medieval symbol. Central to the graveyard’s historical importance is the late medieval Mariota Stone, inscribed with HIC IACET MA/RIOTA [FIL]IA (translates to “Here lies Mariota, daughter of ……”). Once located within the church’s nave, this significant grave-slab is now carefully preserved and displayed in protective housing just inside the graveyard entrance, allowing visitors to appreciate its artistry.
Adding further layers to its historical narrative, Kilvickeon also serves as a solemn resting place for war casualties, including those from both the First and Second World Wars, whose graves are maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. This unique blend of ancient ecclesiastical history, clan lineage, rare archaeological finds like the “sheela-na-gig,” the carefully preserved Mariota Stone, and poignant war memorials, all within a dramatic landscape, makes Kilvickeon Cemetery an exceptionally important and moving destination for understanding the multifaceted past of the Isle of Mull.
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