Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDalfad, chapel and burial ground 250m SE of
Medieval · Chapel and burial ground

Dalfad, chapel and burial ground 250m SE of

Scotland
HES SM10732
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel and burial ground
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dalfad is a medieval chapel and burial ground located approximately 250 metres south-east of Dalfad in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The site represents a typical example of a small rural ecclesiastical settlement from the medieval period, serving the local community for both religious observance and burial purposes. The chapel structures and associated burial ground remain visible as archaeological features within the landscape, contributing to the understanding of medieval parochial organisation in northeast Scotland. The monument is recorded within the Historic Environment Record under HES INSPIRE reference SM10732.

Dalfad, chapel and burial ground 250m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10732. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dalfad, chapel and burial ground 250m SE of?

Dalfad is a medieval chapel and burial ground located approximately 250 metres south-east of Dalfad in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10732.

What period does Dalfad, chapel and burial ground 250m SE of date from?

Dalfad, chapel and burial ground 250m SE of dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a chapel and burial ground. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dalfad, chapel and burial ground 250m SE of?

Dalfad, chapel and burial ground 250m SE of 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 SM10732.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dalfad, chapel and burial ground 250m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bridge on Old Military Road over Burn of Tornahaish (6.5 km), Braes of Fintoch, shieling group 760m SW of Cairn of Gilderoy (6.7 km), Newe's Craig, still 3950m NE of Morven Lodge (7.1 km).

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