Scheduled MonumentsScotlandInchnadamph Parish Churchyard and MacLeod Vault

Inchnadamph Parish Churchyard and MacLeod Vault

Scotland
HES SM8309
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Inchnadamph Parish Churchyard and MacLeod Vault is a burial ground and funerary monument located in Sutherland, Highland Scotland. The churchyard contains the MacLeod Vault, a stone burial structure associated with the MacLeod family, prominent landowners in the region during the medieval and early modern periods. The vault represents the monumental funerary practices of the local gentry and reflects the importance of family burial sites in the social hierarchy of the Scottish Highlands. The site remains significant as a physical record of burial customs and family identity in Sutherland across several centuries.

Inchnadamph Parish Churchyard and MacLeod Vault is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8309. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Inchnadamph Parish Churchyard and MacLeod Vault?

Inchnadamph Parish Churchyard and MacLeod Vault is a burial ground and funerary monument located in Sutherland, Highland Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8309.

Who is responsible for protecting Inchnadamph Parish Churchyard and MacLeod Vault?

Inchnadamph Parish Churchyard and MacLeod Vault 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 SM8309.

What other scheduled monuments are near Inchnadamph Parish Churchyard and MacLeod Vault?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Inchnadamph, enclosure to SW of Parish Church (0.1 km), Druim na Coille Moire, cairn 580m SE of Calda House (1 km), Carrachan Dubh, chambered cairn 320m WNW of Glenbain (1.2 km).

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