Scheduled MonumentsScotlandClachan Churchyard, Cross, Cross Slabs & Tombstones
Cross, cross slabs & tombstones

Clachan Churchyard, Cross, Cross Slabs & Tombstones

Scotland
HES SM3676
Site type
Cross, cross slabs & tombstones
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Clachan Churchyard, Cross, Cross Slabs & Tombstones is a collection of medieval ecclesiastical monuments located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site comprises a standing cross, cross slabs, and tombstones within an ancient churchyard, representing religious and funerary practice spanning the medieval period and later centuries. The cross and carved slabs reflect the importance of Clachan as a Christian burial ground and place of worship, with the standing cross likely serving as a focal point for the community. These monuments together constitute significant evidence of local settlement patterns and the enduring role of Christian burial grounds in Scottish Highland society.

Clachan Churchyard, Cross, Cross Slabs & Tombstones is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3676. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Clachan Churchyard, Cross, Cross Slabs & Tombstones?

Clachan Churchyard, Cross, Cross Slabs & Tombstones is a collection of medieval ecclesiastical monuments located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3676.

Who is responsible for protecting Clachan Churchyard, Cross, Cross Slabs & Tombstones?

Clachan Churchyard, Cross, Cross Slabs & Tombstones 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 SM3676.

What other scheduled monuments are near Clachan Churchyard, Cross, Cross Slabs & Tombstones?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ballinakill House,cross by entrance to drive (0.3 km), Dun Skeig,duns & fort (1.3 km), Dun Ronachain,dun 400m NE of Ronachan House (1.8 km).

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