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4. The Teampulls North Uist

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The illustration is from 'Transactions of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland', Vol V - Part I, Edinburgh, 1873

'Teampull na Trionaide' or 'Temple of the Trinity' and 'Teampull Clann a'Phiocair' or ' Temple of the Clan MacVicar' sit side by side at Carinish on North Uist. It is said that both chapels were built by Amie MacRory (c.1350-90), wife of the 'good' John of Islay, first Lord of the Isles.

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  1. The Celtic Church worshipped the Trinity. Who is the Trinity?
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