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Medieval · Chapel & burial ground

Ballimeanoch,chapel & burial ground

Scotland
HES SM4227
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel & burial ground
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ballimeanoch Chapel and Burial Ground is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The chapel represents a small rural place of worship typical of medieval Scotland, serving the local community as both a spiritual centre and burial ground. The site remains an important record of medieval religious practice in the West Highlands, reflecting the pattern of parochial organisation and settlement in the region during the medieval period. The burial ground attests to the continued use of the site as a sacred space for interment across successive centuries.

Ballimeanoch,chapel & burial ground is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4227. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ballimeanoch,chapel & burial ground?

Ballimeanoch Chapel and Burial Ground is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4227.

What period does Ballimeanoch,chapel & burial ground date from?

Ballimeanoch,chapel & burial ground dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a chapel & burial ground. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ballimeanoch,chapel & burial ground?

Ballimeanoch,chapel & burial ground 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 SM4227.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ballimeanoch,chapel & burial ground?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn Dubh,crannog E of Inverinan (1.7 km), Auchachenna, chambered cairn 190m SE of Craigloiste (4.4 km), Ardchonnel,long cairn 1200m ENE of (4.5 km).

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