Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCnoc an Teampuill,chapel
Medieval · Chapel

Cnoc an Teampuill,chapel

Scotland
HES SM5530
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cnoc an Teampuill is a medieval chapel located in Ross-shire, Scotland, situated on a prominent hilltop that denotes its ecclesiastical purpose in the landscape. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents a form of early Christian or later medieval religious settlement typical of the Scottish Highlands. The chapel's elevated position reflects common medieval siting practices for such structures, which often occupied visually dominant locations within their communities. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Record as a significant example of medieval religious architecture in the region, contributing to understanding of ecclesiastical provision in Ross-shire during the medieval era.

Cnoc an Teampuill,chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5530. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cnoc an Teampuill,chapel?

Cnoc an Teampuill is a medieval chapel located in Ross-shire, Scotland, situated on a prominent hilltop that denotes its ecclesiastical purpose in the landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5530.

What period does Cnoc an Teampuill,chapel date from?

Cnoc an Teampuill,chapel dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a chapel. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cnoc an Teampuill,chapel?

Cnoc an Teampuill,chapel 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 SM5530.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cnoc an Teampuill,chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Findon Cottage,dun 180m ENE of (4 km), Urquhart,Old Parish Church (5.2 km), Carn Mor,dun (5.3 km).

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