Scheduled MonumentsScotlandChapel of Dunn, chapel, 300m SW of Oldhall House
Medieval · Chapel, 300m sw of oldhall house

Chapel of Dunn, chapel, 300m SW of Oldhall House

Scotland
HES SM5732
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel, 300m sw of oldhall house
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Chapel of Dunn is a medieval chapel located approximately 300 metres south-west of Oldhall House in Caithness, Scotland. The structure dates to the medieval period, though precise construction chronology remains uncertain without detailed archaeological investigation. The chapel represents an important element of the religious landscape of northern Scotland, typical of small parochial or private chapels that served local communities during the Middle Ages. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Record under the designation HES INSPIRE SM5732, ensuring its preservation within Scotland's archaeological heritage.

Chapel of Dunn, chapel, 300m SW of Oldhall House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5732. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Chapel of Dunn, chapel, 300m SW of Oldhall House?

Chapel of Dunn is a medieval chapel located approximately 300 metres south-west of Oldhall House in Caithness, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5732.

What period does Chapel of Dunn, chapel, 300m SW of Oldhall House date from?

Chapel of Dunn, chapel, 300m SW of Oldhall House dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a chapel, 300m sw of oldhall house. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Chapel of Dunn, chapel, 300m SW of Oldhall House?

Chapel of Dunn, chapel, 300m SW of Oldhall House 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 SM5732.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chapel of Dunn, chapel, 300m SW of Oldhall House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gallow Hillock, cairn on Backlass Hill (1.9 km), Spittal Farm, broch 180m E of (3.1 km), Knockglass,broch E of (3.8 km).

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