Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCille Bhrea, church and burial ground 60m ENE of Waterloo House
Medieval · Church and burial ground 60m ene of waterloo house

Cille Bhrea, church and burial ground 60m ENE of Waterloo House

Scotland
HES SM2968
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church and burial ground 60m ene of waterloo house
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Cille Bhrea is a medieval church and burial ground located approximately 60 metres east-northeast of Waterloo House in Ross-shire, Scotland. The site represents an early Christian ecclesiastical settlement, with the church likely dating to the medieval period, though the exact chronology remains subject to scholarly interpretation based on surviving structural evidence. The designation reflects the archaeological and historical importance of the site as a burial ground associated with its chapel, suggesting sustained use as a place of Christian worship and interment. The surviving physical remains contribute to understanding the distribution and character of medieval religious sites across the northern Scottish Highlands.

Cille Bhrea, church and burial ground 60m ENE of Waterloo House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2968. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cille Bhrea, church and burial ground 60m ENE of Waterloo House?

Cille Bhrea is a medieval church and burial ground located approximately 60 metres east-northeast of Waterloo House in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2968.

What period does Cille Bhrea, church and burial ground 60m ENE of Waterloo House date from?

Cille Bhrea, church and burial ground 60m ENE of Waterloo House dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a church and burial ground 60m ene of waterloo house. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cille Bhrea, church and burial ground 60m ENE of Waterloo House?

Cille Bhrea, church and burial ground 60m ENE of Waterloo House 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 SM2968.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cille Bhrea, church and burial ground 60m ENE of Waterloo House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn Irenan, chambered cairn (9.2 km), Drumrunie,chambered cairn 170m WNW of Drumrunie Cottage (9.3 km), Balvaird Wood,chambered cairn 450m NNE of East End (9.4 km).

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