Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Columba's Church, Aiginis, Uidh
Aiginis, uidh

St Columba's Church, Aiginis, Uidh

Scotland
HES SM1684
Site type
Aiginis, uidh
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Columba's Church, Aiginis, Uidh is a medieval parish church located in Ross-shire on the Isle of Skye. The building dates from the medieval period and is associated with the ecclesiastical network of the Hebrides, reflecting the importance of Christian settlement in the region. The church survives as substantial structural remains and represents a significant example of medieval religious architecture in the Scottish Highlands and Islands. The site retains historical importance as evidence of the organised parochial system that developed in the Hebrides during the medieval centuries.

St Columba's Church, Aiginis, Uidh is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1684. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Columba's Church, Aiginis, Uidh?

St Columba's Church, Aiginis, Uidh is a medieval parish church located in Ross-shire on the Isle of Skye. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1684.

Who is responsible for protecting St Columba's Church, Aiginis, Uidh?

St Columba's Church, Aiginis, Uidh 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 SM1684.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Columba's Church, Aiginis, Uidh?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clach Stein,fallen standing stone,Lower Bayble (3.2 km), Dun Mor,dun,Garrabost (3.4 km), Rubha Shilldinish,promontory fort and homestead (3.4 km).

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