Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKeil,church,Duror of Appin
Medieval · Church,duror of appin

Keil,church,Duror of Appin

Scotland
HES SM5680
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church,duror of appin
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Keil Church, Duror of Appin is a medieval church situated in Argyllshire, Scotland, within the parish of Duror. The structure dates from the medieval period, though the precise chronology of its construction and any later modifications remain subjects of archaeological assessment. The church occupies a significant position within the local ecclesiastical landscape of the West Highlands, serving the spiritual needs of the Appin community during the medieval era and potentially beyond. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland (HES) INSPIRE database under reference SM5680, confirming its status as a protected monument of historical importance.

Keil,church,Duror of Appin is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5680. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Keil,church,Duror of Appin?

Keil Church, Duror of Appin is a medieval church situated in Argyllshire, Scotland, within the parish of Duror. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5680.

What period does Keil,church,Duror of Appin date from?

Keil,church,Duror of Appin dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a church,duror of appin. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Keil,church,Duror of Appin?

Keil,church,Duror of Appin 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 SM5680.

What other scheduled monuments are near Keil,church,Duror of Appin?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Achara,standing stone 190m NW of (1.7 km), Castle Shuna (7.9 km), Appin,old parish church (8.1 km).

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