Scheduled MonumentsScotlandChapel Knowe, earthworks, church and graves 40m WNW of Lunna Church
Medieval · Earthworks, church and graves 40m wnw of lunna church

Chapel Knowe, earthworks, church and graves 40m WNW of Lunna Church

Scotland
HES SM2691
Period
Medieval
Site type
Earthworks, church and graves 40m wnw of lunna church
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Chapel Knowe is a medieval earthworks site comprising a ruined chapel, associated graves, and attendant earthworks located forty metres west-northwest of Lunna Church in Shetland, Scotland. The site represents a phase of ecclesiastical activity in medieval Shetland, with the chapel structure and grave remains indicating use as a place of worship and burial. The earthworks visible on the landscape preserve evidence of this religious settlement, though the precise chronology and duration of occupation remain subjects for further investigation. The monument is situated within the wider archaeological context of medieval Shetland's church provision and settlement patterns.

Chapel Knowe, earthworks, church and graves 40m WNW of Lunna Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2691. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Chapel Knowe, earthworks, church and graves 40m WNW of Lunna Church?

Chapel Knowe is a medieval earthworks site comprising a ruined chapel, associated graves, and attendant earthworks located forty metres west-northwest of Lunna Church in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2691.

What period does Chapel Knowe, earthworks, church and graves 40m WNW of Lunna Church date from?

Chapel Knowe, earthworks, church and graves 40m WNW of Lunna Church dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a earthworks, church and graves 40m wnw of lunna church. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Chapel Knowe, earthworks, church and graves 40m WNW of Lunna Church?

Chapel Knowe, earthworks, church and graves 40m WNW of Lunna Church 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 SM2691.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chapel Knowe, earthworks, church and graves 40m WNW of Lunna Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lunna,burnt mound 230m W of (0.4 km), Lunna,two burnt mounds 400m NW of (0.7 km), Lunning,house 270m NE of the Knowes (3 km).

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