Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Coivin's Chapel & burial ground 270m W of Macharioch

St Coivin's Chapel & burial ground 270m W of Macharioch

Scotland
HES SM3713
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Overview

History & significance

St Coivin's Chapel and burial ground is an Early Christian monument located in Argyllshire, approximately 270 metres west of Macharioch. The site comprises the remains of a chapel and an associated burial ground, representing a place of Christian worship and community burial in the medieval period. The chapel remains reflect the modest scale typical of Early Christian religious establishments in the Scottish Highlands and Islands, where such sites served local populations. The burial ground's continuing use over centuries indicates the enduring significance of this location as a sacred space within the broader landscape of Argyll's Christian heritage.

St Coivin's Chapel & burial ground 270m W of Macharioch is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3713. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Coivin's Chapel & burial ground 270m W of Macharioch?

St Coivin's Chapel and burial ground is an Early Christian monument located in Argyllshire, approximately 270 metres west of Macharioch. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3713.

Who is responsible for protecting St Coivin's Chapel & burial ground 270m W of Macharioch?

St Coivin's Chapel & burial ground 270m W of Macharioch 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 SM3713.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Coivin's Chapel & burial ground 270m W of Macharioch?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Macharioch,motte 800m W of (0.4 km), Macharioch,chambered cairn (0.5 km), Chambered cairn, 615m NE of Blasthill (1.1 km).

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