Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBalcarres Chapel

Balcarres Chapel

Scotland
HES SM826
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Balcarres Chapel is a medieval chapel situated in Fife, Scotland, designated as a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland reference SM826. The chapel dates to the medieval period and represents an example of small religious architecture from that era. The structure reflects the religious landscape of medieval Fife, serving the local community during a period when such chapels formed important focal points for worship and spiritual life in rural areas. As an ancient monument, Balcarres Chapel contributes to understanding the ecclesiastical heritage and settlement patterns of medieval Scotland.

Balcarres Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM826. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Balcarres Chapel?

Balcarres Chapel is a medieval chapel situated in Fife, Scotland, designated as a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland reference SM826. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM826.

Who is responsible for protecting Balcarres Chapel?

Balcarres Chapel 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 SM826.

What other scheduled monuments are near Balcarres Chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Easter Pitcorthie,standing stone 300m W of (2.2 km), Flagstaff Hill barrow, 725m ENE of Blinkbonny (2.3 km), Newburn Old Parish Church (2.4 km).

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