Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKeil in Morvern,cross 50m S of Keil Church,Lochaline
Medieval · Cross 50m s of keil church,lochaline

Keil in Morvern,cross 50m S of Keil Church,Lochaline

Scotland
HES SM256
Period
Medieval
Site type
Cross 50m s of keil church,lochaline
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Keil Cross is a medieval monument located approximately fifty metres south of Keil Church near Lochaline in Morvern, Argyllshire. The cross dates to the medieval period and represents the type of carved stone monument commonly erected in the Hebrides and West Highlands during the later medieval centuries. Such crosses typically served religious and commemorative purposes within their communities, marking sacred spaces or significant burials. The monument survives as evidence of Christian devotion and stone-carving traditions in this remote region of Scotland during the medieval era.

Keil in Morvern,cross 50m S of Keil Church,Lochaline is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM256. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Keil in Morvern,cross 50m S of Keil Church,Lochaline?

Keil Cross is a medieval monument located approximately fifty metres south of Keil Church near Lochaline in Morvern, Argyllshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM256.

What period does Keil in Morvern,cross 50m S of Keil Church,Lochaline date from?

Keil in Morvern,cross 50m S of Keil Church,Lochaline dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a cross 50m s of keil church,lochaline. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Keil in Morvern,cross 50m S of Keil Church,Lochaline?

Keil in Morvern,cross 50m S of Keil Church,Lochaline 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 SM256.

What other scheduled monuments are near Keil in Morvern,cross 50m S of Keil Church,Lochaline?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Keil Church, medieval graveslabs (0.1 km), Cill Choluimchille,old parish church,Lochaline (0.1 km), Ardness, cairn 600m SSE of (0.9 km).

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