Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLoch Awe,Innis Errich,chapel & burial ground
Medieval · Innis errich,chapel & burial ground

Loch Awe,Innis Errich,chapel & burial ground

Scotland
HES SM4214
Period
Medieval
Site type
Innis errich,chapel & burial ground
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Innis Errich Chapel and Burial Ground is a medieval ecclesiastical site located on an island in Loch Awe, Argyllshire. The site comprises the remains of a chapel and associated burial ground, which served the local community during the medieval period. The chapel represents evidence of early Christian worship and settlement on the inland waters of Argyll, whilst the burial ground demonstrates the site's function as a focal point for religious observance and commemoration. The island location reflects the monastic and ecclesiastical preference for insular settings in the medieval Scottish Highlands and Islands.

Loch Awe,Innis Errich,chapel & burial ground is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4214. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Loch Awe,Innis Errich,chapel & burial ground?

Innis Errich Chapel and Burial Ground is a medieval ecclesiastical site located on an island in Loch Awe, Argyllshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4214.

What period does Loch Awe,Innis Errich,chapel & burial ground date from?

Loch Awe,Innis Errich,chapel & burial ground dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a innis errich,chapel & burial ground. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Loch Awe,Innis Errich,chapel & burial ground?

Loch Awe,Innis Errich,chapel & burial ground 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 SM4214.

What other scheduled monuments are near Loch Awe,Innis Errich,chapel & burial ground?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barr Mor,dun (0.7 km), Ardchonnel Castle & Island of Innis Chonnel,Loch Awe (1 km), Innis Errich,crannog 1100m SW of (1.1 km).

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