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Pennygown is a medieval chapel site located in Argyllshire, Scotland, comprising the remains of a chapel, a cross-shaft, and an associated graveyard. The chapel dates to the medieval period and represents an important example of early ecclesiastical settlement in the region. The site retains a decorated cross-shaft, which survives as evidence of the spiritual and artistic practices of medieval Argyll. The graveyard demonstrates the continued use of this sacred site for burial across successive periods, reflecting its significance as a place of Christian worship and commemoration in the wider landscape.
Pennygown, chapel, cross-shaft and graveyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM274. View the official record →
Pennygown is a medieval chapel site located in Argyllshire, Scotland, comprising the remains of a chapel, a cross-shaft, and an associated graveyard. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM274.
Pennygown, chapel, cross-shaft and graveyard dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a chapel, cross-shaft and graveyard. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Pennygown, chapel, cross-shaft and graveyard 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 SM274.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Fhionnairidh, fort 540m SSE of Salachan (3.8 km), Aros Castle,Mull (4.4 km), Achnaha, kerb cairn 470m SE of (4.9 km).
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