Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKilmorie Church, burial ground and cross, 450m SW of Castle Lachlan
Medieval · Burial ground and cross, 450m sw of castle lachlan

Kilmorie Church, burial ground and cross, 450m SW of Castle Lachlan

Scotland
HES SM9250
Period
Medieval
Site type
Burial ground and cross, 450m sw of castle lachlan
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Kilmorie Church, burial ground and cross is a medieval sacred site situated 450 metres south-west of Castle Lachlan in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of a church, an associated burial ground, and a stone cross that together represent an important centre of Christian worship and burial practice in the medieval Highlands. The stone cross and burial ground are characteristic of medieval ecclesiastical sites in Argyll, reflecting the significant role such monuments played in local religious and community life during the medieval period. The survival of both structural and sculptural elements at Kilmorie demonstrates the enduring importance of this location within the Castle Lachlan estate's wider historical landscape.

Kilmorie Church, burial ground and cross, 450m SW of Castle Lachlan is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9250. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kilmorie Church, burial ground and cross, 450m SW of Castle Lachlan?

Kilmorie Church, burial ground and cross is a medieval sacred site situated 450 metres south-west of Castle Lachlan in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9250.

What period does Kilmorie Church, burial ground and cross, 450m SW of Castle Lachlan date from?

Kilmorie Church, burial ground and cross, 450m SW of Castle Lachlan dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a burial ground and cross, 450m sw of castle lachlan. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Kilmorie Church, burial ground and cross, 450m SW of Castle Lachlan?

Kilmorie Church, burial ground and cross, 450m SW of Castle Lachlan 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 SM9250.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kilmorie Church, burial ground and cross, 450m SW of Castle Lachlan?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lachlan Castle (0.6 km), Chapel of Kilbride, 240m SE of Kilbride Island (1.5 km), Crarae Lodge,long cairn (3.3 km).

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