Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCnoc Eothail,Baille na Cille,burial ground and site of chapel
Medieval · Baille na cille,burial ground and site of chapel

Cnoc Eothail,Baille na Cille,burial ground and site of chapel

Scotland
HES SM5363
Period
Medieval
Site type
Baille na cille,burial ground and site of chapel
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cnoc Eothail, Baille na Cille is a medieval burial ground and chapel site located in Ross-shire, Scotland. The site comprises a raised knoll that served as both a place of Christian worship and interment during the medieval period. The chapel and associated cemetery reflect the religious infrastructure of medieval Ross-shire and the continuation of Christian burial practices in the region. The site remains an important archaeological and historical record of medieval ecclesiastical organisation in the Scottish Highlands.

Cnoc Eothail,Baille na Cille,burial ground and site of chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5363. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cnoc Eothail,Baille na Cille,burial ground and site of chapel?

Cnoc Eothail, Baille na Cille is a medieval burial ground and chapel site located in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5363.

What period does Cnoc Eothail,Baille na Cille,burial ground and site of chapel date from?

Cnoc Eothail,Baille na Cille,burial ground and site of chapel dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a baille na cille,burial ground and site of chapel. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cnoc Eothail,Baille na Cille,burial ground and site of chapel?

Cnoc Eothail,Baille na Cille,burial ground and site of 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 SM5363.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cnoc Eothail,Baille na Cille,burial ground and site of chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Borranish, dun and causeway, Uig Sands (0.7 km), Tigh a' Bheannaich,chapel,Aird Uig (4.1 km), Stac Dhomnuill Chaim, fortified promontory, Mangersta (5.1 km).

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