Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKilbride Chapel, church and churchyard 55m NE of Kilbride Farm
Medieval · Church and churchyard 55m ne of kilbride farm

Kilbride Chapel, church and churchyard 55m NE of Kilbride Farm

Scotland
HES SM3761
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church and churchyard 55m ne of kilbride farm
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Kilbride Chapel is a medieval church and associated churchyard situated northeast of Kilbride Farm in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site represents a typical example of a small parochial church of the medieval period, reflecting the pattern of ecclesiastical settlement and worship in the Highlands and Islands. The chapel and its surrounding churchyard preserve evidence of sustained religious use across several centuries, with the physical remains indicative of modest construction typical of rural parishes. The dedication to Saint Bride, evident in the place name Kilbride, connects the site to early Christian traditions of Gaelic Scotland and demonstrates the wider cult of Saint Brigid across medieval ecclesiastical networks.

Kilbride Chapel, church and churchyard 55m NE of Kilbride Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3761. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kilbride Chapel, church and churchyard 55m NE of Kilbride Farm?

Kilbride Chapel is a medieval church and associated churchyard situated northeast of Kilbride Farm in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3761.

What period does Kilbride Chapel, church and churchyard 55m NE of Kilbride Farm date from?

Kilbride Chapel, church and churchyard 55m NE of Kilbride Farm dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a church and churchyard 55m ne of kilbride farm. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Kilbride Chapel, church and churchyard 55m NE of Kilbride Farm?

Kilbride Chapel, church and churchyard 55m NE of Kilbride Farm 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 SM3761.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kilbride Chapel, church and churchyard 55m NE of Kilbride Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including An Dunan,Minard Point (4.3 km), Kilninver,St Beans Church & burial ground (4.9 km), Barrnacarry,Dun Mhic Raonuill,dun (5 km).

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