Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKeil Church, medieval graveslabs
Medieval · Medieval graveslabs

Keil Church, medieval graveslabs

Scotland
HES SM7826
Period
Medieval
Site type
Medieval graveslabs
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Keil Church is a medieval ecclesiastical site in Argyllshire, Scotland, notable for its collection of carved graveslabs that survive from the medieval period. The graveslabs represent an important category of monumental stone carving from medieval Scotland, bearing incised designs and inscriptions that reflect the artistic conventions and burial practices of the region during the medieval era. These slabs provide valuable evidence for understanding the material culture and commemorative traditions of medieval Argyllshire, particularly regarding how the dead were marked and remembered within the parish. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under INSPIRE reference SM7826.

Keil Church, medieval graveslabs is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7826. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Keil Church, medieval graveslabs?

Keil Church is a medieval ecclesiastical site in Argyllshire, Scotland, notable for its collection of carved graveslabs that survive from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7826.

What period does Keil Church, medieval graveslabs date from?

Keil Church, medieval graveslabs dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a medieval graveslabs. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Keil Church, medieval graveslabs?

Keil Church, medieval graveslabs 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 SM7826.

What other scheduled monuments are near Keil Church, medieval graveslabs?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Keil in Morvern,cross 50m S of Keil Church,Lochaline (0.1 km), Cill Choluimchille,old parish church,Lochaline (0.1 km), Ardness, cairn 600m SSE of (1 km).

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