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Beinn an Teampuill is a medieval chapel and graveyard situated on the island of Little Bernera in Ross-shire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of a small stone chapel together with an associated burial ground, reflecting the religious life of the Hebridean community in the medieval period. The chapel represents a form of ecclesiastical provision typical of the Outer Hebrides, where such structures served local populations in relative isolation. The graveyard contains burials spanning several centuries, providing material evidence of settlement and worship patterns on the island from medieval times onwards.
Beinn an Teampuill, chapel & graveyard, Little Bernera is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11088. View the official record →
Beinn an Teampuill is a medieval chapel and graveyard situated on the island of Little Bernera in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11088.
Beinn an Teampuill, chapel & graveyard, Little Bernera dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a chapel & graveyard, little bernera. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Beinn an Teampuill, chapel & graveyard, Little Bernera 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 SM11088.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Baravat,Loch Baravat,Great Bernera (5.2 km), St Peter's Church, Pabay Mor, Lewis (5.5 km), Carnan Beag, chambered cairn 350m SSW of, Hacklete, Great Bernera (6.2 km).
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