Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNewton Chapel

Newton Chapel

Scotland
HES SM5463
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Newton Chapel is a small medieval religious structure located in Cromartyshire, in the north of Scotland. The chapel dates to the medieval period and represents a modest example of local ecclesiastical architecture from that era. Built from stone, the surviving remains indicate a simple rectangular plan typical of rural Scottish chapels of the period. The site preserves evidence of Christian worship and settlement patterns in the Black Isle region during the medieval centuries.

Newton Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5463. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Newton Chapel?

Newton Chapel is a small medieval religious structure located in Cromartyshire, in the north of Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5463.

Who is responsible for protecting Newton Chapel?

Newton Chapel 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 SM5463.

What other scheduled monuments are near Newton Chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including RAF Tain, tracked target range 185m NW of (2.1 km), Cadboll Castle (5 km), Hilton of Cadboll, chapel and site of cross slab 90m NNW of Parkside (5.3 km).

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