Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKilmaluig burial ground, Treshnish, Mull
Treshnish, mull

Kilmaluig burial ground, Treshnish, Mull

Scotland
HES SM10575
Site type
Treshnish, mull
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kilmaluig burial ground is a medieval and later cemetery located on the island of Mull in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site contains burial remains and grave markers spanning several centuries, reflecting the Christian burial practices of the local community from the medieval period onwards. Its location within the Treshnish area marks an important centre of ecclesiastical activity for the wider region. The burial ground represents a significant archaeological record of settlement patterns and religious organisation in the Hebrides during the medieval and post-medieval periods.

Kilmaluig burial ground, Treshnish, Mull is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10575. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kilmaluig burial ground, Treshnish, Mull?

Kilmaluig burial ground is a medieval and later cemetery located on the island of Mull in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10575.

Who is responsible for protecting Kilmaluig burial ground, Treshnish, Mull?

Kilmaluig burial ground, Treshnish, Mull 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 SM10575.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kilmaluig burial ground, Treshnish, Mull?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cnoc an t-Simileir, depopulated settlement 360m SE of, Treshnish, Mull (1.4 km), Beinn Duill, structures and field system 550m SSE of, Treshnish, Mull (2.4 km), Dun Haunn, dun 190m NNE of, Treshnish, Mull (2.5 km).

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