Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLinton, chapel & graveyard 140m ENE of, Shapinsay
Medieval · Chapel & graveyard 140m ene of, shapinsay

Linton, chapel & graveyard 140m ENE of, Shapinsay

Scotland
HES SM1482
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel & graveyard 140m ene of, shapinsay
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Linton, chapel and graveyard 140m ENE of Shapinsay is a medieval ecclesiastical site located on the island of Shapinsay in Orkney. The site comprises the remains of a chapel together with an associated graveyard, representing an important example of early Christian settlement in the archipelago. The chapel dates to the medieval period, though precise construction chronology requires archaeological investigation. The graveyard indicates sustained use of the site as a place of Christian burial, reflecting the religious organisation of the local medieval community.

Linton, chapel & graveyard 140m ENE of, Shapinsay is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1482. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Linton, chapel & graveyard 140m ENE of, Shapinsay?

Linton, chapel and graveyard 140m ENE of Shapinsay is a medieval ecclesiastical site located on the island of Shapinsay in Orkney. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1482.

What period does Linton, chapel & graveyard 140m ENE of, Shapinsay date from?

Linton, chapel & graveyard 140m ENE of, Shapinsay dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a chapel & graveyard 140m ene of, shapinsay. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Linton, chapel & graveyard 140m ENE of, Shapinsay?

Linton, chapel & graveyard 140m ENE of, Shapinsay 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 SM1482.

What other scheduled monuments are near Linton, chapel & graveyard 140m ENE of, Shapinsay?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Unyatuak,mound 180m W of Bonnyhill,Monquhanny (1.3 km), Mor Stein or Standing Stone of Shapinsay (1.9 km), Castle Bloody,chambered cairn (2.3 km).

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