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Dunstaffnage Castle Chapel is a medieval religious structure located within the precinct of Dunstaffnage Castle near Oban in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The chapel dates to the thirteenth century and represents an important element of the castle's ecclesiastical provision during the medieval period. Built in stone, the chapel survives as a roofless structure and retains features characteristic of medieval Scottish chapel architecture. The site reflects the significance of Dunstaffnage as a major stronghold, where the provision of a dedicated chapel served both the spiritual needs of the castle garrison and the religious observances essential to medieval lordly life.
Dunstaffnage Castle Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90121. View the official record →
Dunstaffnage Castle Chapel is a medieval religious structure located within the precinct of Dunstaffnage Castle near Oban in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90121.
Dunstaffnage Castle 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 SM90121.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kilmore, cairns and enclosure 345m NNE of Cleigh House (8.3 km), Campbell of Lerags' Cross,Kilbride (8.8 km), Kilbride Chapel, church and churchyard 55m NE of Kilbride Farm (9 km).
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