Scheduled MonumentsScotlandChapel of Brims, Hoy
Hoy

Chapel of Brims, Hoy

Scotland
HES SM10977
Site type
Hoy
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Chapel of Brims is a small medieval chapel located on the island of Hoy in Orkney, Scotland. The structure dates to the medieval period and represents an example of early Christian religious architecture in the northern isles. The chapel's remains indicate a simple, modest building typical of small parish or private chapels constructed during the medieval centuries. Its presence on Hoy reflects the christianisation of Orkney and the dispersed pattern of chapel construction across the islands during the medieval period.

Chapel of Brims, Hoy is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10977. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Chapel of Brims, Hoy?

Chapel of Brims is a small medieval chapel located on the island of Hoy in Orkney, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10977.

Who is responsible for protecting Chapel of Brims, Hoy?

Chapel of Brims, Hoy 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 SM10977.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chapel of Brims, Hoy?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Skeo, broch, Brims, Hoy (0.3 km), Stromabank Hotel, anti-aircraft battery, radar site and camp 150m NW of (3.4 km), Quoy, anti-aircraft battery (WW2) and radar 220m WSW of (4.1 km).

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