Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKilmore Church

Kilmore Church

Scotland
HES SM4231
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Kilmore Church is a medieval ecclesiastical structure located in Argyllshire, Scotland, with origins likely dating to the medieval period. The church represents a significant example of early Christian settlement and religious practice in the region, though detailed documentary evidence of its precise foundation date remains limited in the scholarly record. The monument survives as physical evidence of the long history of Christian worship in Argyllshire and contributes to understanding the distribution of medieval churches across the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

Kilmore Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4231. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kilmore Church?

Kilmore Church is a medieval ecclesiastical structure located in Argyllshire, Scotland, with origins likely dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4231.

Who is responsible for protecting Kilmore Church?

Kilmore Church 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 SM4231.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kilmore Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kilmore House,cairn 220m E of (0.4 km), Dalnacabaig,cairn 260m W of (1.5 km), Dunach,dun 600m ENE of (1.8 km).

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