Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCill Chriosd,church and burial ground
Medieval · Church and burial ground

Cill Chriosd,church and burial ground

Scotland
HES SM6144
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church and burial ground
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Cill Chriosd is a medieval church and burial ground located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site represents an early Christian settlement, with evidence suggesting occupation and religious use extending back into the medieval period. The church itself follows typical patterns of Highland ecclesiastical architecture, serving as both a place of worship and a focal point for the surrounding community. The associated burial ground reflects the longstanding use of the site as a burial place for local populations across several centuries.

Cill Chriosd,church and burial ground is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6144. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cill Chriosd,church and burial ground?

Cill Chriosd is a medieval church and burial ground located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6144.

What period does Cill Chriosd,church and burial ground date from?

Cill Chriosd,church and burial ground dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a church and burial ground. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cill Chriosd,church and burial ground?

Cill Chriosd,church and 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 SM6144.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cill Chriosd,church and burial ground?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Corry, cairns 820m NE of, Isle of Skye. (3.3 km), Broadford Bay, chambered cairn 35m NE of Eirigh na Greine (3.9 km), Dun Boreraig,fort,Strath (4.6 km).

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