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Kilmuir Churchyard at Clachan is an ancient burial ground in Inverness-shire containing a notable medieval effigy and tombstone of historical importance to the region. The site preserves evidence of Christian burial practice in the Scottish Highlands, with the effigy and tombstone representing significant examples of medieval commemorative stone carving. The monuments reflect the burial traditions and social status of individuals interred at this location during the medieval period. The churchyard itself demonstrates the continuity of religious and mortuary practice at this site across several centuries.
Kilmuir Churchyard at Clachan,effigy & tombstone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM940. View the official record →
Kilmuir Churchyard at Clachan is an ancient burial ground in Inverness-shire containing a notable medieval effigy and tombstone of historical importance to the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM940.
Kilmuir Churchyard at Clachan,effigy & tombstone 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 SM940.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Duntulm Castle (2.7 km), Eilean Chalium Chille,monastery (3.7 km), Carn Liath, chambered cairn and deserted settlement, Kilmuir (4.1 km).
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