Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCladh Churadain,chapel and burial ground
Medieval · Chapel and burial ground

Cladh Churadain,chapel and burial ground

Scotland
HES SM5007
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel and burial ground
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cladh Churadain is a medieval chapel and burial ground located in Ross-shire, Scotland, serving as evidence of early Christian worship and settlement patterns in the northern Highlands. The site comprises the remains of a chapel structure alongside an associated burial ground, typical of small ecclesiastical establishments that characterised the medieval Scottish landscape. The monument reflects the religious organisation of Ross-shire during the medieval period and remains an important archaeological record of Christian practice in this region. The burial ground demonstrates the sustained use of the site as a place of communal significance across generations, with the chapel serving as the focal point for worship and burial practices.

Cladh Churadain,chapel and burial ground is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5007. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cladh Churadain,chapel and burial ground?

Cladh Churadain is a medieval chapel and burial ground located in Ross-shire, Scotland, serving as evidence of early Christian worship and settlement patterns in the northern Highlands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5007.

What period does Cladh Churadain,chapel and burial ground date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Cladh Churadain,chapel and burial ground?

Cladh Churadain,chapel 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 SM5007.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cladh Churadain,chapel and burial ground?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cnoc an Teampuill,chapel (3.7 km), Balnacrae, chambered cairn 230m WSW of (5.8 km), Craig Castle,tower (5.8 km).

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