Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBaliscate, chapel 655m WSW of
Medieval · Chapel

Baliscate, chapel 655m WSW of

Scotland
HES SM12958
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Chapel 655m WSW of Baliscate is a medieval chapel situated in Argyllshire, Scotland. The structure represents a modest ecclesiastical building of the medieval period, though specific documentary evidence regarding its original dedication or precise construction date remains limited in the scholarly record. Its location in the West Highlands reflects the dispersed pattern of chapel foundations across the region during the medieval era, when such small religious structures served local communities. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland national record, indicating its recognition as a monument of archaeological and historical interest.

Baliscate, chapel 655m WSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12958. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Baliscate, chapel 655m WSW of?

Chapel 655m WSW of Baliscate is a medieval chapel situated in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12958.

What period does Baliscate, chapel 655m WSW of date from?

Baliscate, chapel 655m WSW of dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a chapel. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Baliscate, chapel 655m WSW of?

Baliscate, chapel 655m WSW of 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 SM12958.

What other scheduled monuments are near Baliscate, chapel 655m WSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Urgadul,dun,Mull (1.2 km), St Mary's Chapel and tombstones, Tobermory (1.4 km), Eilean Uillne, fort 1000m NNW of Mains of Drimnin (5.4 km).

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