Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCill Naoimh, chapel, cross and burial ground, Kilnave, Islay
Medieval · Chapel, cross and burial ground, kilnave, islay

Cill Naoimh, chapel, cross and burial ground, Kilnave, Islay

Scotland
HES SM2338
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel, cross and burial ground, kilnave, islay
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Cill Naoimh is a medieval chapel, cross and burial ground located at Kilnave on the Isle of Islay in Argyllshire. The site comprises the remains of a small stone chapel, a standing cross and an associated burial ground, representing a significant early Christian ecclesiastical settlement. The chapel dates from the medieval period and is traditionally associated with Saint Naoimh, an early Christian saint venerated in the Hebrides. The standing cross and burial ground testify to the site's continued religious importance and use as a place of Christian worship and interment throughout the medieval period and beyond.

Cill Naoimh, chapel, cross and burial ground, Kilnave, Islay is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2338. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cill Naoimh, chapel, cross and burial ground, Kilnave, Islay?

Cill Naoimh is a medieval chapel, cross and burial ground located at Kilnave on the Isle of Islay in Argyllshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2338.

What period does Cill Naoimh, chapel, cross and burial ground, Kilnave, Islay date from?

Cill Naoimh, chapel, cross and burial ground, Kilnave, Islay dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a chapel, cross and burial ground, kilnave, islay. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Cill Naoimh, chapel, cross and burial ground, Kilnave, Islay?

Cill Naoimh, chapel, cross and burial ground, Kilnave, 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 SM2338.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cill Naoimh, chapel, cross and burial ground, Kilnave, Islay?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crannog, Loch Laingeadail, Islay (1.9 km), A'Chrannag,fortification,Islay (4.2 km), Nave Island, monastic site, Viking house, chapel, burial ground, settlement and kelp-burning kiln. (4.4 km).

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