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St Comgan's Chapel, tombstone, Glendale is a burial marker preserved within the landscape of Inverness-shire in the Scottish Highlands. The monument stands on bedrock of Palaeogene extrusive rocks, comprising ancient mafic lavas and tuffs laid down during the volcanic activity that shaped this region millions of years ago. This geological foundation reflects the dramatic volcanic origins of the Highland terrain surrounding the site.
The tombstone represents a significant element of the local burial tradition and ecclesiastical heritage of Glendale. Its association with St Comgan's Chapel indicates a connection to early Christian religious practice in the area, where such markers served to commemorate the deceased within or near sacred ground. The survival of the stone itself provides evidence of continuity in the use of this burial site across centuries.
The monument is protected by Historic Environment Scotland under the designation SM939, ensuring its preservation as part of Scotland's wider heritage record. Tombstones of this character contribute to understanding both the religious landscape and funerary customs of the Highlands, offering insights into how communities marked and remembered their dead in this remote glens region.
St Comgan's Chapel, tombstone, Glendale is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM939. View the official record →
St Comgan's Chapel, tombstone, Glendale is a burial marker preserved within the landscape of Inverness-shire in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM939.
St Comgan's Chapel, tombstone, Glendale 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 SM939.
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St Comgan's Chapel, tombstone, Glendale stands on Unnamed Extrusive Rocks, Palaeogene, bedrock that formed in the Paleogene. The rock here is mafic lava and mafic tuff.