Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Kenneth's Church and cross slab, Laggan
Laggan

St Kenneth's Church and cross slab, Laggan

Scotland
HES SM5703
Site type
Laggan
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Kenneth's Church and cross slab, Laggan is a medieval ecclesiastical site in Inverness-shire comprising the remains of a church and an associated carved stone cross slab. The church represents a significant centre of Christian worship in the Highlands, with origins likely in the early medieval period, though the visible structural remains reflect later medieval building phases. The cross slab exemplifies the carved stone tradition of the Scottish Highlands and Islands, characteristic of the medieval period, and would have served both commemorative and devotional purposes within the churchyard. The site preserves important evidence of religious practice and material culture in the medieval Highlands.

St Kenneth's Church and cross slab, Laggan is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5703. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Kenneth's Church and cross slab, Laggan?

St Kenneth's Church and cross slab, Laggan is a medieval ecclesiastical site in Inverness-shire comprising the remains of a church and an associated carved stone cross slab. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5703.

Who is responsible for protecting St Kenneth's Church and cross slab, Laggan?

St Kenneth's Church and cross slab, Laggan 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 SM5703.

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