Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCille-Pheadair,cross 800m N of Balmartin
Cross 800m n of balmartin

Cille-Pheadair,cross 800m N of Balmartin

Scotland
HES SM934
Site type
Cross 800m n of balmartin
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Cille-Pheadair Cross is an ancient stone cross located approximately 800 metres north of Balmartin in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The monument is a carved stone cross of early Christian origin, belonging to the category of crosses erected in the Scottish Highlands during the medieval period. As an example of local ecclesiastical heritage, the cross stands within a landscape of early Christian settlement and worship, reflecting the religious significance of the area during the early medieval centuries. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under the designation SM934, marking its recognition as a scheduled monument worthy of statutory protection.

Cille-Pheadair,cross 800m N of Balmartin is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM934. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cille-Pheadair,cross 800m N of Balmartin?

Cille-Pheadair Cross is an ancient stone cross located approximately 800 metres north of Balmartin in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM934.

Who is responsible for protecting Cille-Pheadair,cross 800m N of Balmartin?

Cille-Pheadair,cross 800m N of Balmartin 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 SM934.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cille-Pheadair,cross 800m N of Balmartin?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Scolpaig, dun (site of) and tower (0.8 km), Eilean Domhnuill,settlement,Loch Olabhat (2.3 km), Caisteal Odair,promontory fort (2.4 km).

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