Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCrackaig, chapel and burial ground 370m S of, Treshnish, Mull
Medieval · Chapel and burial ground 370m s of, treshnish, mull

Crackaig, chapel and burial ground 370m S of, Treshnish, Mull

Scotland
HES SM10576
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel and burial ground 370m s of, treshnish, mull
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Crackaig chapel and burial ground is a medieval religious site located 370 metres south of Treshnish on the Isle of Mull in Argyllshire. The chapel represents a small parochial or monastic settlement typical of the Hebridean islands during the medieval period, serving the local community for worship and burial. The site comprises the ruined chapel structure and an associated burial ground, evidencing sustained religious use across centuries. Such remote island chapels often maintained connections to larger ecclesiastical centres and reflect the Christianisation and religious organisation of the Hebrides in the medieval era.

Crackaig, chapel and burial ground 370m S of, Treshnish, Mull is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10576. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crackaig, chapel and burial ground 370m S of, Treshnish, Mull?

Crackaig chapel and burial ground is a medieval religious site located 370 metres south of Treshnish on the Isle of Mull in Argyllshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10576.

What period does Crackaig, chapel and burial ground 370m S of, Treshnish, Mull date from?

Crackaig, chapel and burial ground 370m S of, Treshnish, Mull dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a chapel and burial ground 370m s of, treshnish, mull. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Crackaig, chapel and burial ground 370m S of, Treshnish, Mull?

Crackaig, chapel and burial ground 370m S of, Treshnish, Mull 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 SM10576.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crackaig, chapel and burial ground 370m S of, Treshnish, Mull?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crackaig and Glac Gugairidh, depopulated settlements, Mull (0.4 km), Beinn Duill, structures and field system 550m SSE of, Treshnish, Mull (1 km), Dun Haunn, fort 300m S of, Treshnish, Mull (2.1 km).

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