Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRossdhu Chapel

Rossdhu Chapel

Scotland
HES SM5274
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Rossdhu Chapel is a medieval ecclesiastical structure located in Dunbartonshire, Scotland. The chapel dates to the medieval period and represents an example of small-scale religious architecture typical of rural Scottish parishes. The site is designated as a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland records (SM5274), reflecting its archaeological and historical significance. Like many chapels of its era, Rossdhu would have served the spiritual needs of the local community, though detailed architectural records and documentary evidence about its specific founding date and phases of construction remain limited in the readily available scholarly literature.

Rossdhu Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5274. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rossdhu Chapel?

Rossdhu Chapel is a medieval ecclesiastical structure located in Dunbartonshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5274.

Who is responsible for protecting Rossdhu Chapel?

Rossdhu 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 SM5274.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rossdhu Chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rossdhu Castle (0.1 km), Elan-Rossdhu, crannog 250m WSW of Rossdhu House (0.3 km), Luss, churchyard surrounding Luss Parish Church (3.3 km).

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