Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGleann a Gaoidh,chapel 460m SE of
Medieval · Chapel

Gleann a Gaoidh,chapel 460m SE of

Scotland
HES SM2363
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Gleann a Gaoidh, chapel 460m SE of, is a medieval chapel located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site is recorded within the Scheduled Monument register under HES INSPIRE reference SM2363, indicating its protected status as a monument of national importance. The chapel dates to the medieval period, though precise construction dating requires consultation of detailed archaeological records. Its location in the remote Argyll landscape reflects the pattern of early Christian worship sites distributed across the western Highlands and Islands, many of which served isolated rural communities or monastic dependencies.

Gleann a Gaoidh,chapel 460m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2363. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gleann a Gaoidh,chapel 460m SE of?

Gleann a Gaoidh, chapel 460m SE of, is a medieval chapel located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2363.

What period does Gleann a Gaoidh,chapel 460m SE of date from?

Gleann a Gaoidh,chapel 460m SE of dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a chapel. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Gleann a Gaoidh,chapel 460m SE of?

Gleann a Gaoidh,chapel 460m 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 SM2363.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gleann a Gaoidh,chapel 460m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nereabolls, chapel and burial ground 270m SW of Tigh-na-Cross, Islay (1.8 km), Nereabolls Northern Churchyard, Islay (1.9 km), Cladh Cill Iain, chapel & burial ground 270m NE of Nerabus Farm, Islay (2.4 km).

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