Scheduled MonumentsScotlandFaslane, St Michael's Chapel
Medieval · St michael's chapel

Faslane, St Michael's Chapel

Scotland
HES SM7771
Period
Medieval
Site type
St michael's chapel
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Michael's Chapel at Faslane is a medieval chapel located in Dunbartonshire, Scotland, situated within the grounds of what is now Her Majesty's Naval Base Clyde. The chapel dates to the medieval period and is dedicated to Saint Michael, reflecting the religious significance of the site in earlier centuries. The structure represents a modest example of medieval ecclesiastical architecture, typical of small chapels serving local communities or monastic establishments in medieval Scotland. The site is now managed as a scheduled monument and remains an important archaeological record of the region's medieval religious heritage.

Faslane, St Michael's Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7771. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Faslane, St Michael's Chapel?

St Michael's Chapel at Faslane is a medieval chapel located in Dunbartonshire, Scotland, situated within the grounds of what is now Her Majesty's Naval Base Clyde. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7771.

What period does Faslane, St Michael's Chapel date from?

Faslane, St Michael's Chapel dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a st michael's chapel. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Faslane, St Michael's Chapel?

Faslane, St Michael's 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 SM7771.

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