OS grid reference NG046828 Post town ISLE OF HARRIS Dialling code 01859 | Lieutenancy area Western Isles Sovereign state United Kingdom Local time Tuesday 7:54 AM | |
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Rodel isle of harris
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. It was formerly the historic capital of Harris, and the main port, before Tarbert took the title.
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Map of Rodel, Isle of Harris, UK
St Clement's Church (Eaglais Chliamhain) is a 16th-century church which was founded by the 8th Chief of MacLeod and is dedicated to Pope Clement I. The church was built using local Lewisian gneiss rock. 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 of Berneray who had bought the Isle of Harris in 1779. It was restored in 2001.