Rodel (Scottish Gaelic: Roghadal) is a village on the south-eastern coast of Harris, an island in the Scottish Outer Hebrides. Rodel is situated in the parish of Harris.[1] It was historically the capital of Harris,[1] and the main port, before Tarbert took the title.
St Clement's Church (Eaglais Chliamhain) is a 16th-century church which was founded by the 8th Chief of MacLeod[2] and is dedicated to Pope Clement I. The church was built using local Lewisian gneiss rock.[3] It overlooks Loch Rodel. This well-preserved church is currently under the responsibility of Historic Scotland.
Located near the harbour is Rodel Hotel. This was built in 1781 and was originally home to Captain Alexander MacLeod[4] of Berneray who had bought the Isle of Harris in 1779.[5] It was restored in 2001, and then sold to Anderson Bakewell and his wife Francine Stone in 2016.[6][7]
References
- ^ a b "Harris, Rodel, General". Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
- ^ "St Clement's Church". Historic Scotland. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
- ^ "Harris, Rodel, St Clement's Church". Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
- ^ "Rodel - A Destination of Remarkable History". Scotland. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
- ^ "Harris, Rodel Harbour". Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
- ^ "Harris, Rodel Hotel". Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
- ^ "Plan to redevelop former Rodel Hotel". Hebrides News. 4 April 2018. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
External links
- Map sources for Rodel
- Rodel Photographs
- Canmore - Harris, Dun Stuaidh Fort site record
- Canmore - Harris, Rodel, Fishing Station site record
- Canmore - Harris, Rodel, Military Camp site record
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