Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKilkerran Cemetery, Cristin's Cross and MacEachern's Cross
Cristin's cross and maceachern's cross

Kilkerran Cemetery, Cristin's Cross and MacEachern's Cross

Scotland
HES SM248
Site type
Cristin's cross and maceachern's cross
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Kilkerran Cemetery is a burial ground of medieval and later date located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site contains Cristin's Cross and MacEachern's Cross, two carved stone monuments that represent the funerary and commemorative traditions of the region. These crosses are characteristic of the type of carved stones found throughout the Hebrides and west coast of Scotland, reflecting both Christian burial practices and the artistic conventions of their period. The monuments contribute to the archaeological record of early Christian and medieval settlement in Argyllshire.

Kilkerran Cemetery, Cristin's Cross and MacEachern's Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM248. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kilkerran Cemetery, Cristin's Cross and MacEachern's Cross?

Kilkerran Cemetery is a burial ground of medieval and later date located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM248.

Who is responsible for protecting Kilkerran Cemetery, Cristin's Cross and MacEachern's Cross?

Kilkerran Cemetery, Cristin's Cross and MacEachern's Cross 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 SM248.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kilkerran Cemetery, Cristin's Cross and MacEachern's Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cullan Doon,fort & dun 450m ENE of Uigle (3.8 km), St Ciaran's Cave,Achinhoan Headland (4.4 km), Balnabraid Glen,cairn 50m W of Corphin Bridge (5.5 km).

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