Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Bride's Chapel

St Bride's Chapel

Scotland
HES SM2640
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

St Bride's Chapel is a ruined medieval chapel located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The structure dates from the medieval period and stands as a testament to early Christian settlement and religious practice in the Hebridean region. The chapel remains in fragmentary condition, with its stone walls representing typical medieval ecclesiastical architecture adapted to the Scottish west coast environment. The site holds significance as evidence of the religious heritage and settlement patterns of medieval Argyll, contributing to understanding of the area's ecclesiastical landscape during the medieval period.

St Bride's Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2640. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Bride's Chapel?

St Bride's Chapel is a ruined medieval chapel located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2640.

Who is responsible for protecting St Bride's Chapel?

St Bride's 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 SM2640.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Bride's Chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dunamuck, chambered cairn 350m SSE of (4.8 km), Cairnbaan, prehistoric rock art 230m N & 215m NNE of Cairnbaan Hotel (5.8 km), Achnabreck, prehistoric rock carvings 485m NNE of (5.9 km).

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