Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDaltot,cross incised stone & burial ground 760m SSW of
Cross incised stone & burial ground

Daltot,cross incised stone & burial ground 760m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM3867
Site type
Cross incised stone & burial ground
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Daltot is a cross incised stone and burial ground situated in Argyllshire, Scotland, approximately 760 metres south-southwest of the settlement of Daltot. The site comprises an incised stone cross and associated burial ground, representing a location of Christian significance in the medieval landscape of Argyll. The cross incised stone belongs to the Early Christian period typical of western Scottish monuments, reflecting the spread of Christianity through the Hebrides and western mainland Scotland. The burial ground indicates sustained use of this location as a place of interment, suggesting the site held religious and communal importance within the local medieval settlement pattern.

Daltot,cross incised stone & burial ground 760m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3867. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Daltot,cross incised stone & burial ground 760m SSW of?

Daltot is a cross incised stone and burial ground situated in Argyllshire, Scotland, approximately 760 metres south-southwest of the settlement of Daltot. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3867.

Who is responsible for protecting Daltot,cross incised stone & burial ground 760m SSW of?

Daltot,cross incised stone & burial ground 760m SSW 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 SM3867.

What other scheduled monuments are near Daltot,cross incised stone & burial ground 760m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Mhuirich,fort (2.6 km), Rubha Cladh Eoin, fort, Knapdale (3 km), Achnamara, clapper bridge, Knapdale (4.8 km).

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