Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRidh a'Chaibeil,burial ground & cross SE of Tarbert
Burial ground & cross se of tarbert

Ridh a'Chaibeil,burial ground & cross SE of Tarbert

Scotland
HES SM3308
Site type
Burial ground & cross se of tarbert
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Ridh a'Chaibeil is a burial ground and cross situated south-east of Tarbert in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site comprises an early medieval burial ground associated with an upright stone cross, monuments typical of early Christian settlement in the Hebrides and western Scottish mainland dating broadly to the early medieval period. Such burial grounds frequently mark the locations of monastic or ecclesiastical communities that played significant roles in the Christianisation of the region during the early medieval centuries. The cross and burial ground together form an important archaeological testimony to early Christian practice and territorial organisation in Kintyre.

Ridh a'Chaibeil,burial ground & cross SE of Tarbert is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3308. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ridh a'Chaibeil,burial ground & cross SE of Tarbert?

Ridh a'Chaibeil is a burial ground and cross situated south-east of Tarbert in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3308.

Who is responsible for protecting Ridh a'Chaibeil,burial ground & cross SE of Tarbert?

Ridh a'Chaibeil,burial ground & cross SE of Tarbert 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 SM3308.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ridh a'Chaibeil,burial ground & cross SE of Tarbert?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Chibhich, fort 400m NW of Druimyeonbeg, Gigha (1.8 km), Dunan Buidhe,dun,Gigha (1.9 km), Cnoc na Carraigh,inscribed stone NE of (3.6 km).

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