Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKilchoman House, cross slab 335m WSW of, Islay
Cross slab 335m wsw of, islay

Kilchoman House, cross slab 335m WSW of, Islay

Scotland
HES SM263
Site type
Cross slab 335m wsw of, islay
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Kilchoman House cross slab is a medieval stone cross located on the island of Islay in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument is situated approximately 335 metres west-south-west of Kilchoman House itself. Cross slabs of this type, typically carved from local stone, are characteristic of the medieval period in the Hebrides and represent important markers of Christian settlement and burial practices. The slab reflects the religious and cultural traditions of medieval Islay, a region with significant Norse-Gaelic heritage during the medieval period.

Kilchoman House, cross slab 335m WSW of, Islay is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM263. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kilchoman House, cross slab 335m WSW of, Islay?

Kilchoman House cross slab is a medieval stone cross located on the island of Islay in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM263.

Who is responsible for protecting Kilchoman House, cross slab 335m WSW of, Islay?

Kilchoman House, cross slab 335m WSW of, Islay 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 SM263.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kilchoman House, cross slab 335m WSW of, Islay?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Chroisprig, dun, Islay (1.4 km), Cill Chiarain, chapel 300m SW of Kilchiaran, Islay (3.1 km), Glencroft, chapel site 85m NE of, Islay (5.6 km).

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