Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Finian's Chapel, 85m E of Abersnithack Lodge
85m e of abersnithack lodge

St Finian's Chapel, 85m E of Abersnithack Lodge

Scotland
HES SM12006
Site type
85m e of abersnithack lodge
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

St Finian's Chapel is a small medieval ecclesiastical structure located near Abersnithack Lodge in Aberdeenshire. The chapel represents a typical example of early Christian religious provision in the Scottish northeast, belonging to the medieval period when such small chapels served local communities and were often associated with saints' veneration. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database, indicating its recognition as a monument of archaeological and historical interest. Its precise architectural details and original construction date require consultation of specialist archaeological records, though its dedication to Saint Finian connects it to the wider tradition of early Christian settlement patterns across northeastern Scotland.

St Finian's Chapel, 85m E of Abersnithack Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12006. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Finian's Chapel, 85m E of Abersnithack Lodge?

St Finian's Chapel is a small medieval ecclesiastical structure located near Abersnithack Lodge in Aberdeenshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12006.

Who is responsible for protecting St Finian's Chapel, 85m E of Abersnithack Lodge?

St Finian's Chapel, 85m E of Abersnithack Lodge 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 SM12006.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Finian's Chapel, 85m E of Abersnithack Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tombeg, standing stone 90m WSW of (3 km), Woodend, standing stone 320m N of (4.6 km), Luath's Stone, standing stone (5 km).

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