Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKillean,church,burial ground and tombstones,1270m SW of Carn Ban
Medieval · Church,burial ground and tombstones,1270m sw of carn ban

Killean,church,burial ground and tombstones,1270m SW of Carn Ban

Scotland
HES SM5635
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church,burial ground and tombstones,1270m sw of carn ban
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Killean is a medieval church, burial ground and tombstones located 1270 metres south-west of Carn Ban in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of a medieval ecclesiastical settlement with associated burial ground, evidenced by surviving tombstones which indicate continued use of the burial ground into later periods. The church structure belongs to the medieval period, reflecting the pattern of parochial development in medieval Argyll. The tombstones present on the site provide material evidence of mortuary practices and the continued religious significance of the location beyond the medieval period itself.

Killean,church,burial ground and tombstones,1270m SW of Carn Ban is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5635. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Killean,church,burial ground and tombstones,1270m SW of Carn Ban?

Killean is a medieval church, burial ground and tombstones located 1270 metres south-west of Carn Ban in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5635.

What period does Killean,church,burial ground and tombstones,1270m SW of Carn Ban date from?

Killean,church,burial ground and tombstones,1270m SW of Carn Ban dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a church,burial ground and tombstones,1270m sw of carn ban. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Killean,church,burial ground and tombstones,1270m SW of Carn Ban?

Killean,church,burial ground and tombstones,1270m SW of Carn Ban 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 SM5635.

What other scheduled monuments are near Killean,church,burial ground and tombstones,1270m SW of Carn Ban?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Killean,deserted township 700m WNW of Carn Ban,Mull (0.9 km), Eilean Amalaig,fortified islet,Mull (1.6 km), Port Donain,cairns and standing stone,380m WSW of Uamh na Nighinn (2.9 km).

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