Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCill an t-Suidhe, burial enclosure 145m S of Newfield
Post-Medieval · Burial enclosure 145m s of newfield

Cill an t-Suidhe, burial enclosure 145m S of Newfield

Scotland
HES SM2126
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Burial enclosure 145m s of newfield
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cill an t-Suidhe is a post-medieval burial enclosure located approximately 145 metres south of Newfield in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site represents a period of burial practice in the Scottish Highlands and Islands during the post-medieval era, when enclosed burial grounds continued to serve local communities. The enclosure's physical form reflects the commemorative and ceremonial practices characteristic of this period, with the defined boundary marking the sacred space reserved for interment.

Cill an t-Suidhe, burial enclosure 145m S of Newfield is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2126. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cill an t-Suidhe, burial enclosure 145m S of Newfield?

Cill an t-Suidhe is a post-medieval burial enclosure located approximately 145 metres south of Newfield in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2126.

What period does Cill an t-Suidhe, burial enclosure 145m S of Newfield date from?

Cill an t-Suidhe, burial enclosure 145m S of Newfield dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a burial enclosure 145m s of newfield. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cill an t-Suidhe, burial enclosure 145m S of Newfield?

Cill an t-Suidhe, burial enclosure 145m S of Newfield 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 SM2126.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cill an t-Suidhe, burial enclosure 145m S of Newfield?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kilcheran,dun 450m SSW of (3.4 km), An Dun,broch,Loch Fiart (4.6 km), Aon Garbh,three cairns (5.5 km).

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