Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKilchoman Church, Cill Chomain Cross & tombstones
Cill chomain cross & tombstones

Kilchoman Church, Cill Chomain Cross & tombstones

Scotland
HES SM2337
Site type
Cill chomain cross & tombstones
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Kilchoman Church is a site of early Christian significance located on the Isle of Islay in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument comprises an ancient cross and associated tombstones, which attest to the religious and burial practices of the medieval period in the Hebrides. The carved stone cross and grave markers reflect the importance of Kilchoman as an ecclesiastical centre, with the cross representing a characteristic form of Christian monument found throughout early medieval Scotland. The site preserves material evidence of the long continuity of Christian worship and burial at this location, spanning several centuries of the medieval period.

Kilchoman Church, Cill Chomain Cross & tombstones is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2337. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kilchoman Church, Cill Chomain Cross & tombstones?

Kilchoman Church is a site of early Christian significance located on the Isle of Islay in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2337.

Who is responsible for protecting Kilchoman Church, Cill Chomain Cross & tombstones?

Kilchoman Church, Cill Chomain Cross & tombstones 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 SM2337.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kilchoman Church, Cill Chomain Cross & tombstones?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Chroisprig, dun, Islay (1.7 km), Cill Chiarain, chapel 300m SW of Kilchiaran, Islay (3.3 km), Glencroft, chapel site 85m NE of, Islay (5.4 km).

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