Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKillundine,chapel and burial ground 850m NW of
Medieval · Chapel and burial ground

Killundine,chapel and burial ground 850m NW of

Scotland
HES SM5528
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel and burial ground
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Killundine Chapel and Burial Ground is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 850 metres north-west of Killundine. The site comprises the remains of a chapel together with its associated burial ground, representing a typical pattern of parochial provision in the Scottish Highlands during the medieval period. The monument reflects the religious and funerary practices of medieval Argyll, where small chapelries served local communities. The exact dating of the structure remains uncertain, though the site likely dates to the medieval period and may have remained in use into the post-medieval era.

Killundine,chapel and burial ground 850m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5528. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Killundine,chapel and burial ground 850m NW of?

Killundine Chapel and Burial Ground is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 850 metres north-west of Killundine. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5528.

What period does Killundine,chapel and burial ground 850m NW of date from?

Killundine,chapel and burial ground 850m NW of dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a chapel and burial ground. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Killundine,chapel and burial ground 850m NW of?

Killundine,chapel and burial ground 850m NW of 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 SM5528.

What other scheduled monuments are near Killundine,chapel and burial ground 850m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Killundine, kerb cairns 390m NNE of (0.8 km), Caisteal nan Con, fort and house, Killundine (1.3 km), An Sean Chaisteal, broch (2.8 km).

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