Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCill Chomhan, chapel and burial ground 480m NE of Stremnishmore, Islay
Medieval · Chapel and burial ground 480m ne of stremnishmore, islay

Cill Chomhan, chapel and burial ground 480m NE of Stremnishmore, Islay

Scotland
HES SM2335
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel and burial ground 480m ne of stremnishmore, islay
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Cill Chomhan is a medieval chapel and burial ground located in the parish of Kildalton on the island of Islay in Argyllshire. The site comprises the remains of a small stone chapel with an associated burial ground, typical of early Christian ecclesiastical settlements in the Hebrides. The chapel dates from the medieval period, reflecting the religious importance of this remote location within the broader landscape of Islay's Christian heritage. The burial ground remains in use and contains grave markers of varying periods, preserving evidence of continuous use from the medieval era into more recent centuries.

Cill Chomhan, chapel and burial ground 480m NE of Stremnishmore, Islay is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2335. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cill Chomhan, chapel and burial ground 480m NE of Stremnishmore, Islay?

Cill Chomhan is a medieval chapel and burial ground located in the parish of Kildalton on the island of Islay in Argyllshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2335.

What period does Cill Chomhan, chapel and burial ground 480m NE of Stremnishmore, Islay date from?

Cill Chomhan, chapel and burial ground 480m NE of Stremnishmore, Islay dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a chapel and burial ground 480m ne of stremnishmore, islay. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cill Chomhan, chapel and burial ground 480m NE of Stremnishmore, Islay?

Cill Chomhan, chapel and burial ground 480m NE of Stremnishmore, Islay 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 SM2335.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cill Chomhan, chapel and burial ground 480m NE of Stremnishmore, Islay?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Athad, fort, Islay (3 km), Lurabus,township and farmsteads,Mull of Oa,Islay (3.6 km), Lurabus House, dun 370m ENE of, Islay (3.6 km).

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