Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBallimartin,chapel 450m NW of
Medieval · Chapel

Ballimartin,chapel 450m NW of

Scotland
HES SM2360
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ballimartin Chapel is a medieval ecclesiastical structure located approximately 450 metres north-west of Ballimartin in Argyllshire, Scotland. The chapel survives as a ruined stone building of modest proportions typical of rural medieval parish churches in the West Highlands. Its precise dating remains uncertain, though the architectural form and construction technique suggest a period of construction sometime within the medieval period, likely between the twelfth and sixteenth centuries. The site represents evidence of early Christian settlement and religious practice in the region, though detailed records of the chapel's foundation, dedication, and ecclesiastical history have not been extensively documented in the surviving historical sources.

Ballimartin,chapel 450m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2360. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ballimartin,chapel 450m NW of?

Ballimartin Chapel is a medieval ecclesiastical structure located approximately 450 metres north-west of Ballimartin in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2360.

What period does Ballimartin,chapel 450m NW of date from?

Ballimartin,chapel 450m NW 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 Ballimartin,chapel 450m NW of?

Ballimartin,chapel 450m NW 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 SM2360.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ballimartin,chapel 450m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chapel, 225m SSW of Duisker (0.7 km), Cill a'Mhanaich, church and burial ground 210m SSW of Kilmeny (2.5 km), Dun Guaidhre,fort (2.8 km).

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