Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLuing,Old Parish Church of Kilchattan 800m NW of Toberonochy
Medieval · Old parish church of kilchattan 800m nw of toberonochy

Luing,Old Parish Church of Kilchattan 800m NW of Toberonochy

Scotland
HES SM3808
Period
Medieval
Site type
Old parish church of kilchattan 800m nw of toberonochy
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Old Parish Church of Kilchattan is a medieval parish church situated on the island of Luing in Argyllshire, approximately 800 metres north-west of Toberonochy. The church is a modest stone structure that reflects the ecclesiastical provision of the Inner Hebrides during the medieval period, serving the local population of this Slate Islands settlement. The building exhibits characteristics typical of rural Scottish parish churches, with evidence of medieval construction techniques and materials. The site remains historically significant as a record of religious life and community organisation on Luing during the medieval era.

Luing,Old Parish Church of Kilchattan 800m NW of Toberonochy is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3808. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Luing,Old Parish Church of Kilchattan 800m NW of Toberonochy?

Old Parish Church of Kilchattan is a medieval parish church situated on the island of Luing in Argyllshire, approximately 800 metres north-west of Toberonochy. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3808.

What period does Luing,Old Parish Church of Kilchattan 800m NW of Toberonochy date from?

Luing,Old Parish Church of Kilchattan 800m NW of Toberonochy dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a old parish church of kilchattan 800m nw of toberonochy. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Luing,Old Parish Church of Kilchattan 800m NW of Toberonochy?

Luing,Old Parish Church of Kilchattan 800m NW of Toberonochy 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 SM3808.

What other scheduled monuments are near Luing,Old Parish Church of Kilchattan 800m NW of Toberonochy?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Ablaich,earthwork,Luing (0.9 km), Leccamore,dun 500m SW of (1.8 km), Shuna Cottage,cairn 220m NW of (1.9 km).

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