On completing this ritual, your wish would be granted. While doing this you must continue to hold the water in your mouth and think hard of your heart's desire. To gain your wish you had to fill your mouth with water and pass through the hole in Clach na Criche three times, without touching the stone with your hands. Local folklore tells of a well or spring that existed nearby to the stone. Locals believed that Clach na Criche held magical properties to fulfil wishes. Many natural places in Scotland have stories and traditions attached to them that make them a part of people's everyday life. Historical records mention these parishes as early as the 15th century it appears that they united during the 16th century. In fact, it is locally said that it was used to mark the boundary between the medieval church parishes of Cill Choluimchille and Cill Fhionntain also known as Kilcolmkill and Killintag. Rivers, mountains and even hedges were used to outline a person's property anything that was distinctive and permanent in the landscape could be used.Ĭlach na Criche's distinctive shape would be excellent in this role. In later history it was often a way to indicate who owned an area of land. Since prehistoric times people have used natural features to show the boundaries between one area and another. Although natural in origin, it has played a part in local history and tradition for a long time.Ĭlach na Criche means ]'boundary stone' in Gaelic. This strange shaped stone was created millions of years ago when hot volcanic magma forced its way through the earth's crust and then hardened.
Distinctive in shape, looks like a stone wall with a hole in the middle. The website text produced for Clach na Criche webpages on the Forest Heritage Scotland website (Introduction: Setting the boundariesĬlach na Criche is an impressive boulder located along the mainland coast of the Sound of Mull.
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