Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBallitarsin,chapel 550m SW of
Medieval · Chapel

Ballitarsin,chapel 550m SW of

Scotland
HES SM5503
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ballitarsin chapel is a Medieval ecclesiastical structure located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 550 metres southwest of Ballitarsin itself. The chapel represents a modest example of medieval religious architecture from the Scottish Highlands, reflecting the spread of Christian worship across rural areas during the medieval period. The site remains archaeologically significant as evidence of early medieval settlement patterns and the Church's presence in remote Argyllshire communities. The monument is recorded within the Historic Environment Record under the designation SM5503 and continues to be of interest to scholars studying the religious and social geography of medieval Argyll.

Ballitarsin,chapel 550m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5503. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ballitarsin,chapel 550m SW of?

Ballitarsin chapel is a Medieval ecclesiastical structure located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 550 metres southwest of Ballitarsin itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5503.

What period does Ballitarsin,chapel 550m SW of date from?

Ballitarsin,chapel 550m SW 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 Ballitarsin,chapel 550m SW of?

Ballitarsin,chapel 550m SW 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 SM5503.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ballitarsin,chapel 550m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Neriby Farm,barrow 400m NW of (0.7 km), Dun Nosebridge,fort (2 km), Bridgend,fort and cist,100m SE of Bridgend Hotel,Islay (2.1 km).

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