Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCladh Sorobaidh, burial ground, site of church and two crosses, Tiree
Medieval · Burial ground, site of church and two crosses, tiree

Cladh Sorobaidh, burial ground, site of church and two crosses, Tiree

Scotland
HES SM271
Period
Medieval
Site type
Burial ground, site of church and two crosses, tiree
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Cladh Sorobaidh is a medieval burial ground located on the island of Tiree in Argyllshire, Scotland, containing the remains of a church and two stone crosses. The site represents an important centre of Christian worship and burial practice in the Hebrides, likely established during the medieval period when Christianity was firmly established across the Scottish islands. The presence of carved crosses indicates the site's significance within the ecclesiastical landscape of the region, with such monuments typically dating from the early medieval period onwards. The burial ground preserves evidence of continuous use as a place of Christian interment, reflecting the enduring spiritual and communal importance of the location throughout the medieval era.

Cladh Sorobaidh, burial ground, site of church and two crosses, Tiree is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM271. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cladh Sorobaidh, burial ground, site of church and two crosses, Tiree?

Cladh Sorobaidh is a medieval burial ground located on the island of Tiree in Argyllshire, Scotland, containing the remains of a church and two stone crosses. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM271.

What period does Cladh Sorobaidh, burial ground, site of church and two crosses, Tiree date from?

Cladh Sorobaidh, burial ground, site of church and two crosses, Tiree dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a burial ground, site of church and two crosses, tiree. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cladh Sorobaidh, burial ground, site of church and two crosses, Tiree?

Cladh Sorobaidh, burial ground, site of church and two crosses, Tiree 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 SM271.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cladh Sorobaidh, burial ground, site of church and two crosses, Tiree?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Balephuil Bay, kelp kilns, Tiree (4.6 km), An Dun, dun, Eilean Dubh, Ceann a' Mhara, Tiree (4.8 km), St Patrick's Chapel, Ceann a' Mhara, Tiree (4.8 km).

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