Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCladh Langdale burial ground and possible chapel site

Cladh Langdale burial ground and possible chapel site

Scotland
HES SM10834
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Cladh Langdale burial ground is a cemetery site located in Sutherland, Scotland, with evidence suggesting the presence of an associated chapel. The site represents a place of Christian burial practice, likely dating to the medieval period, though the precise chronology of its establishment and use remains dependent upon archaeological investigation. The burial ground reflects the pattern of small ecclesiastical sites that served local communities across the Highlands and Islands during the medieval era. Such sites typically comprised a modest chapel structure alongside a burial enclosure, forming the religious focus of their respective localities.

Cladh Langdale burial ground and possible chapel site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10834. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cladh Langdale burial ground and possible chapel site?

Cladh Langdale burial ground is a cemetery site located in Sutherland, Scotland, with evidence suggesting the presence of an associated chapel. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10834.

Who is responsible for protecting Cladh Langdale burial ground and possible chapel site?

Cladh Langdale burial ground and possible chapel site 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 SM10834.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cladh Langdale burial ground and possible chapel site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Allt Ceann na Coille,hut circles & field clearance cairns,Naver Forest (4.5 km), Rosal, hut circles and clearance cairns, Naver Forest, Strathnaver (4.6 km), Blar na Fola & Breac Dubh,hut circles,Naver Forest (5.9 km).

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