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Cill an Ailein is a medieval chapel and burial ground located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site represents an important example of early Christian ecclesiastical settlement in the West Highlands, typical of the monastic and chapel networks that served scattered island and coastal communities from the medieval period onwards. The burial ground remains in use and contains evidence of successive periods of occupation, with the chapel itself reflecting the modest architectural traditions of Highland religious establishments. The designation as a scheduled monument recognises its significance as a surviving record of medieval religious practice and settlement patterns in the region.
Cill an Ailein,chapel & burial ground is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4353. View the official record →
Cill an Ailein is a medieval chapel and burial ground located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4353.
Cill an Ailein,chapel & burial ground dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a chapel & burial ground. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Cill an Ailein,chapel & burial ground 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 SM4353.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Aros Castle,Mull (1.9 km), Standing stone, 365m NNE of Torr nam Fiann Dun, Isle of Mull (3.6 km), Torr nam Fiann, dun and medieval settlement remains (4 km).
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