Scheduled MonumentsScotlandInch Kenneth Chapel, chapel, cross and tombstones, Loch na Keal
Medieval · Chapel, cross and tombstones, loch na keal

Inch Kenneth Chapel, chapel, cross and tombstones, Loch na Keal

Scotland
HES SM90168
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel, cross and tombstones, loch na keal
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Inch Kenneth Chapel is a medieval religious site situated on an island in Loch na Keal on the Isle of Mull in Argyllshire. The chapel itself dates to the medieval period and represents an early Christian monastic or parochial foundation, typical of the Hebridean islands where such establishments served local populations and passing pilgrims. Associated with the chapel are a stone cross and a collection of tombstones, which collectively illustrate the site's continuing use as a burial ground through the medieval and later periods. The physical remains demonstrate the spiritual significance of Inch Kenneth as a religious centre within the island landscape, though the exact date of foundation and dedication remain matters of scholarly investigation.

Inch Kenneth Chapel, chapel, cross and tombstones, Loch na Keal is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90168. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Inch Kenneth Chapel, chapel, cross and tombstones, Loch na Keal?

Inch Kenneth Chapel is a medieval religious site situated on an island in Loch na Keal on the Isle of Mull in Argyllshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90168.

What period does Inch Kenneth Chapel, chapel, cross and tombstones, Loch na Keal date from?

Inch Kenneth Chapel, chapel, cross and tombstones, Loch na Keal dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a chapel, cross and tombstones, loch na keal. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Inch Kenneth Chapel, chapel, cross and tombstones, Loch na Keal?

Inch Kenneth Chapel, chapel, cross and tombstones, Loch na Keal 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 SM90168.

What other scheduled monuments are near Inch Kenneth Chapel, chapel, cross and tombstones, Loch na Keal?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun nan Gall Broch, 215m SW of Craigmore, Isle of Mull (7.7 km), Dun Scobuill,dun,Gib Bheinn,Mull (8.5 km), Dun Bhuirg,fort,Burg (9.3 km).

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