Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Columba's Church, rock-cut footprints & related remains, Southend
Rock-cut footprints & related remains, southend

St Columba's Church, rock-cut footprints & related remains, Southend

Scotland
HES SM3173
Site type
Rock-cut footprints & related remains, southend
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

St Columba's Church is a rock-cut footprints and related remains site located at Southend in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site comprises footprints carved into bedrock, traditionally associated with early Christian settlement and the activities of Saint Columba, reflecting the significance of this location within the early medieval Christian landscape of Argyll. The rock-cut impressions represent a form of physical engagement with the landscape characteristic of early Christian sacred sites in Scotland. The remains are indicative of the religious and cultural importance of Southend during the early medieval period.

St Columba's Church, rock-cut footprints & related remains, Southend is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3173. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Columba's Church, rock-cut footprints & related remains, Southend?

St Columba's Church is a rock-cut footprints and related remains site located at Southend in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3173.

Who is responsible for protecting St Columba's Church, rock-cut footprints & related remains, Southend?

St Columba's Church, rock-cut footprints & related remains, Southend 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 SM3173.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Columba's Church, rock-cut footprints & related remains, Southend?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Keil Cave, 95m ESE of Seapoint (0.2 km), Dunaverty Castle (1.5 km), Brunerican,standing stone 225m SW of (2.4 km).

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