Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGungstie, chapel and burial ground 25m S of, Nestivoe, Isle of Noss
Medieval · Chapel and burial ground 25m s of, nestivoe, isle of noss

Gungstie, chapel and burial ground 25m S of, Nestivoe, Isle of Noss

Scotland
HES SM2670
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel and burial ground 25m s of, nestivoe, isle of noss
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Gungstie is a medieval chapel and associated burial ground situated on the Isle of Noss in Shetland, Scotland. The site lies approximately 25 metres south of Nestivoe and represents an important example of ecclesiastical provision in the island's medieval period. The chapel would have served the local population of Noss, which was inhabited during the Middle Ages, though the precise dates of construction and use remain uncertain. The site is now marked principally by its burial ground, with physical remains of the chapel structure itself substantially degraded or buried, reflecting the exposed and challenging environmental conditions characteristic of Shetland's northern islands.

Gungstie, chapel and burial ground 25m S of, Nestivoe, Isle of Noss is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2670. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gungstie, chapel and burial ground 25m S of, Nestivoe, Isle of Noss?

Gungstie is a medieval chapel and associated burial ground situated on the Isle of Noss in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2670.

What period does Gungstie, chapel and burial ground 25m S of, Nestivoe, Isle of Noss date from?

Gungstie, chapel and burial ground 25m S of, Nestivoe, Isle of Noss dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a chapel and burial ground 25m s of, nestivoe, isle of noss. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Gungstie, chapel and burial ground 25m S of, Nestivoe, Isle of Noss?

Gungstie, chapel and burial ground 25m S of, Nestivoe, Isle of Noss 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 SM2670.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gungstie, chapel and burial ground 25m S of, Nestivoe, Isle of Noss?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Noss Sound, broch 200m SSE of Norther House (0.3 km), Ander Hill,lookout tower (0.9 km), Cullingsburgh, St Mary's Church, churchyard and broch (1.7 km).

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