Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBallinakill House,cross by entrance to drive
Cross by entrance to drive

Ballinakill House,cross by entrance to drive

Scotland
HES SM3695
Site type
Cross by entrance to drive
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Ballinakill House Cross is a carved stone cross located at the entrance to the drive of Ballinakill House in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument represents a surviving example of early Christian or medieval stone carving tradition in the region, typical of the sculptural heritage found throughout Argyll. Such crosses commonly served ceremonial, devotional, or territorial functions within Scottish ecclesiastical or secular landscapes. The cross remains in situ as a testament to the area's historical significance during the medieval period.

Ballinakill House,cross by entrance to drive is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3695. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ballinakill House,cross by entrance to drive?

Ballinakill House Cross is a carved stone cross located at the entrance to the drive of Ballinakill House in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3695.

Who is responsible for protecting Ballinakill House,cross by entrance to drive?

Ballinakill House,cross by entrance to drive 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 SM3695.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ballinakill House,cross by entrance to drive?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clachan Churchyard, Cross, Cross Slabs & Tombstones (0.3 km), Dun Skeig,duns & fort (1.4 km), Loch Ciaran, standing stone 1430m SW of Achaglass (1.9 km).

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