Scheduled MonumentsScotlandChapel of Kilbride, 240m SE of Kilbride Island
240m se of kilbride island

Chapel of Kilbride, 240m SE of Kilbride Island

Scotland
HES SM3337
Site type
240m se of kilbride island
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Chapel of Kilbride is a medieval ecclesiastical site located approximately 240 metres south-east of Kilbride Island in Argyllshire, Scotland. The chapel represents an early Christian foundation, typical of the religious settlements established across the Hebridean and mainland Scottish coasts during the medieval period. The site's proximity to Kilbride Island suggests a connection to the broader pattern of monastic and devotional activity that characterised early Christian communities in Argyll. The chapel's remains and setting reflect the importance of such sacred sites in the landscape and spiritual geography of medieval Scotland.

Chapel of Kilbride, 240m SE of Kilbride Island is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3337. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Chapel of Kilbride, 240m SE of Kilbride Island?

Chapel of Kilbride is a medieval ecclesiastical site located approximately 240 metres south-east of Kilbride Island in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3337.

Who is responsible for protecting Chapel of Kilbride, 240m SE of Kilbride Island?

Chapel of Kilbride, 240m SE of Kilbride Island 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 SM3337.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chapel of Kilbride, 240m SE of Kilbride Island?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lachlan Castle (1.3 km), Kilmorie Church, burial ground and cross, 450m SW of Castle Lachlan (1.5 km), Crarae Lodge,long cairn (2.2 km).

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