Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKilchousland Church, church and burial ground
Medieval · Church and burial ground

Kilchousland Church, church and burial ground

Scotland
HES SM3042
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church and burial ground
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Kilchousland Church is a medieval church and burial ground located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site represents an important example of early Christian ecclesiastical provision in the region, with evidence suggesting origins in the medieval period. The church survives as a monument within its associated burial ground, which contains the physical remains of the community it served. The monument is recorded within the Historic Environment Record and remains significant for understanding the religious and social landscape of medieval Argyll.

Kilchousland Church, church and burial ground is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3042. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kilchousland Church, church and burial ground?

Kilchousland Church is a medieval church and burial ground located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3042.

What period does Kilchousland Church, church and burial ground date from?

Kilchousland Church, church and burial ground dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a church and burial ground. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Kilchousland Church, church and burial ground?

Kilchousland Church, church and burial ground 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 SM3042.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kilchousland Church, church and burial ground?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bellfield, fort and dun 250m NE of (2.4 km), Balegreggen,standing stone 595m ESE of (2.9 km), Low Glenramskill, dun 600m ENE of (3.1 km).

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