Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBaile Mhaodain,church
Medieval · Church

Baile Mhaodain,church

Scotland
HES SM2687
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Baile Mhaodain is a medieval church located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The structure represents a typical example of Scottish ecclesiastical architecture from the medieval period, though specific dating and architectural details remain modest in scale. The site reflects the pattern of early Christian settlement and religious provision across the Hebridean and west Highland regions during the medieval centuries. Like many small rural churches in Argyll, it would have served a local community and may preserve evidence of earlier ecclesiastical activity at the location.

Baile Mhaodain,church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2687. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Baile Mhaodain,church?

Baile Mhaodain is a medieval church located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2687.

What period does Baile Mhaodain,church date from?

Baile Mhaodain,church dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a church. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Baile Mhaodain,church?

Baile Mhaodain,church is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM2687.

What other scheduled monuments are near Baile Mhaodain,church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barguillean Farm,dun 250m SSW of (6.8 km), Duntanachan,cairn SW of (7.1 km), Duntanachan,dun 515m W of (7.2 km).

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