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Inveraray Castle Cross is a medieval stone cross located in Argyllshire, Scotland, standing within the policies of Inveraray Castle near Loch Fyne. The cross dates to the medieval period and represents a type of monument commonly associated with ecclesiastical or lordly centres in the Scottish Highlands. Its exact original function—whether serving as a market cross, burial marker, or ceremonial monument—reflects the multi-purpose role such crosses held in medieval Scottish communities. The cross survives as a testament to the long-established settlement around Inveraray and the region's medieval religious and administrative significance.
Inveraray Castle, cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM253. View the official record →
Inveraray Castle Cross is a medieval stone cross located in Argyllshire, Scotland, standing within the policies of Inveraray Castle near Loch Fyne. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM253.
Inveraray Castle, cross 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 SM253.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Inveraray,cross,Front Street (0.6 km), Tom nan Clach, cup & ring marked rock 560m ENE of Hazelbank (4.7 km), An Dun,fort 360m N of Strachur Church (7.4 km).
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