Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNereabolls Northern Churchyard, Islay
Islay

Nereabolls Northern Churchyard, Islay

Scotland
HES SM272
Site type
Islay
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Nereabolls Northern Churchyard is a medieval burial ground located on the island of Islay in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site represents an important example of early Christian and medieval religious practice in the Hebrides, reflecting the spiritual and communal significance of burial grounds in island communities during the medieval period. The churchyard contains evidence of long-term use as a place of interment, with its physical character shaped by successive phases of burial activity and ecclesiastical use typical of such sites in the western isles.

Nereabolls Northern Churchyard, Islay is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM272. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Nereabolls Northern Churchyard, Islay?

Nereabolls Northern Churchyard is a medieval burial ground located on the island of Islay in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM272.

Who is responsible for protecting Nereabolls Northern Churchyard, Islay?

Nereabolls Northern Churchyard, Islay 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 SM272.

What other scheduled monuments are near Nereabolls Northern Churchyard, Islay?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nereabolls, chapel and burial ground 270m SW of Tigh-na-Cross, Islay (0.1 km), Cladh Cill Iain, chapel & burial ground 270m NE of Nerabus Farm, Islay (0.5 km), Gleann a Gaoidh,chapel 460m SE of (1.9 km).

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