Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKilbride Chapel, old church and graveyard, Lamlash, Arran
Medieval · Old church and graveyard, lamlash, arran

Kilbride Chapel, old church and graveyard, Lamlash, Arran

Scotland
HES SM6639
Period
Medieval
Site type
Old church and graveyard, lamlash, arran
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Kilbride Chapel is a medieval ecclesiastical site located at Lamlash on the Isle of Arran in Bute, Scotland. The chapel and its associated graveyard represent an important example of early Christian settlement on the island, with origins likely extending into the medieval period. The site comprises the remains of the chapel structure and an active graveyard which has been in continuous use, indicating the enduring religious and community significance of the location. The chapel is dedicated to Saint Bride, a patron saint widely venerated throughout Scotland, and the site reflects the pattern of early Christian foundation and settlement characteristic of the Scottish islands during the medieval era.

Kilbride Chapel, old church and graveyard, Lamlash, Arran is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6639. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kilbride Chapel, old church and graveyard, Lamlash, Arran?

Kilbride Chapel is a medieval ecclesiastical site located at Lamlash on the Isle of Arran in Bute, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6639.

What period does Kilbride Chapel, old church and graveyard, Lamlash, Arran date from?

Kilbride Chapel, old church and graveyard, Lamlash, Arran dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a old church and graveyard, lamlash, arran. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Kilbride Chapel, old church and graveyard, Lamlash, Arran?

Kilbride Chapel, old church and graveyard, Lamlash, Arran 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 SM6639.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kilbride Chapel, old church and graveyard, Lamlash, Arran?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dunan Beag, chambered cairn and standing stone (0.9 km), Dunan Mor, chambered cairn, Lamlash (1 km), Lamlash Road, stone circle (1.8 km).

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