Scheduled MonumentsScotlandIona,Cladh an Diseart,chapel
Medieval · Cladh an diseart,chapel

Iona,Cladh an Diseart,chapel

Scotland
HES SM804
Period
Medieval
Site type
Cladh an diseart,chapel
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cladh an Diseart chapel is a medieval religious structure located on the island of Iona in Argyllshire, Scotland. The chapel forms part of the wider ecclesiastical landscape of Iona, which developed as a significant monastic centre from the sixth century onwards, though this particular structure dates to the medieval period. The site represents the continuation of Christian religious practice and burial activity on the island during the Middle Ages, reflecting Iona's enduring spiritual importance. The chapel and its associated burial ground exemplify the sustained monastic and parochial use of Iona's sacred landscape throughout the medieval centuries.

Iona,Cladh an Diseart,chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM804. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Iona,Cladh an Diseart,chapel?

Cladh an Diseart chapel is a medieval religious structure located on the island of Iona in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM804.

What period does Iona,Cladh an Diseart,chapel date from?

Iona,Cladh an Diseart,chapel dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a cladh an diseart,chapel. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Iona,Cladh an Diseart,chapel?

Iona,Cladh an Diseart,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 SM804.

What other scheduled monuments are near Iona,Cladh an Diseart,chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Mary's Abbey, Iona, monastic settlement (0.4 km), Iona, McLean's Cross (0.7 km), Iona Nunnery (0.9 km).

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