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Kilcavan chapel and enclosure is a medieval religious site located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 265 metres east of Kelsay. The monument comprises a chapel structure together with an associated enclosure, representing a small-scale ecclesiastical settlement of medieval date. Such sites are characteristic of the dispersed religious landscape of the Scottish Highlands and Islands during the medieval period, often serving local populations with spiritual and pastoral functions. The physical remains reflect typical medieval Scottish chapel construction and settlement planning, though detailed archaeological study would be required to establish more precise dating and to clarify the specific periods of use and development of this particular site.
Kilcavan chapel and enclosure 265m E of Kelsay is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13217. View the official record →
Kilcavan chapel and enclosure is a medieval religious site located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 265 metres east of Kelsay. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13217.
Kilcavan chapel and enclosure 265m E of Kelsay 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 SM13217.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cultoon,stone circle 500m SW of (0.9 km), Slochd Measach,Giant's Grave,chambered cairn,Nereabolls (1.6 km), Gleann a Gaoidh,chapel 460m SE of (3 km).
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