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Medieval · St munns church & burial monuments

Eilean Munde,St Munns Church & burial monuments

Scotland
HES SM4167
Period
Medieval
Site type
St munns church & burial monuments
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Eilean Munde is a small island in Loch Leven, Argyllshire, which served as a significant medieval burial ground and ecclesiastical site. The island contains the remains of St Munns Church, a medieval structure associated with early Christian worship in the region, alongside numerous burial monuments and grave markers that attest to its importance as a place of interment for local communities. The church and burial grounds likely date from the medieval period, though the site may have had earlier Christian associations. The monuments reflect the religious and social significance of Eilean Munde as a burial destination, particularly for notable families of Argyllshire, and the site remains an important archaeological and historical record of medieval religious practice in the Scottish Highlands.

Eilean Munde,St Munns Church & burial monuments is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4167. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Eilean Munde,St Munns Church & burial monuments?

Eilean Munde is a small island in Loch Leven, Argyllshire, which served as a significant medieval burial ground and ecclesiastical site. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4167.

What period does Eilean Munde,St Munns Church & burial monuments date from?

Eilean Munde,St Munns Church & burial monuments dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a st munns church & burial monuments. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Eilean Munde,St Munns Church & burial monuments?

Eilean Munde,St Munns Church & burial monuments 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 SM4167.

What other scheduled monuments are near Eilean Munde,St Munns Church & burial monuments?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tom Beag,inclined plane,Ballachulish (0.6 km), Cnocan Dubh,fort,Ballachulish (0.7 km), North Ballachulish, prehistoric ritual site NNE of Hotel (3 km).

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