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Medieval · St thomas's chapel

Halkirk,St Thomas's Chapel

Scotland
HES SM2658
Period
Medieval
Site type
St thomas's chapel
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Thomas's Chapel, Halkirk is a medieval chapel located in Caithness, northern Scotland. The chapel dates to the medieval period and stands as evidence of Christian devotional practice in the far north of Scotland during the Middle Ages. The structure represents a modest ecclesiastical building of its era, reflecting the religious infrastructure that served the local community. As a designated monument, it contributes to understanding the distribution of medieval religious sites across Caithness and the wider Scottish landscape.

Halkirk,St Thomas's Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2658. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Halkirk,St Thomas's Chapel?

St Thomas's Chapel, Halkirk is a medieval chapel located in Caithness, northern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2658.

What period does Halkirk,St Thomas's Chapel date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Halkirk,St Thomas's Chapel?

Halkirk,St Thomas'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 SM2658.

What other scheduled monuments are near Halkirk,St Thomas's Chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Achies, broch 800m NE of (6.5 km), The Shean, cairn 500m WNW of Achanarras (6.9 km), Achies,broch 180m E of (7 km).

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