Scheduled MonumentsScotlandChurch Cave, place of worship, Rona
Place of worship, rona

Church Cave, place of worship, Rona

Scotland
HES SM11060
Site type
Place of worship, rona
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Church Cave is a place of worship located on the island of Rona in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site consists of a natural cave that was adapted for religious use, likely during the early medieval period when such locations served communities in the Hebrides and northern Scotland. The cave's designation as a place of worship reflects its historical importance as a spiritual centre, though the precise dating and phases of use remain subjects of archaeological enquiry. The site is recorded in the National Record of the Historic Environment under HES INSPIRE reference SM11060.

Church Cave, place of worship, Rona is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11060. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Church Cave, place of worship, Rona?

Church Cave is a place of worship located on the island of Rona in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11060.

Who is responsible for protecting Church Cave, place of worship, Rona?

Church Cave, place of worship, Rona 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 SM11060.

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