Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Mary's Chapel and tombstones, Tobermory
Tobermory

St Mary's Chapel and tombstones, Tobermory

Scotland
HES SM4348
Site type
Tobermory
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Mary's Chapel and tombstones, Tobermory is a medieval ecclesiastical site located on the Isle of Mull in Argyllshire, Scotland. The chapel, dating from the medieval period, represents an important example of early Christian worship on the island and reflects the religious infrastructure of the Hebrides during the Middle Ages. The site is notable for its associated burial ground, marked by a collection of tombstones that testify to centuries of use as a place of interment for the local community. The surviving physical remains, including the chapel foundations and carved medieval and later stones, provide archaeological evidence of the site's continued significance from its establishment through the post-medieval period.

St Mary's Chapel and tombstones, Tobermory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4348. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Mary's Chapel and tombstones, Tobermory?

St Mary's Chapel and tombstones, Tobermory is a medieval ecclesiastical site located on the Isle of Mull in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4348.

Who is responsible for protecting St Mary's Chapel and tombstones, Tobermory?

St Mary's Chapel and tombstones, Tobermory 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 SM4348.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Mary's Chapel and tombstones, Tobermory?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Urgadul,dun,Mull (0.7 km), Baliscate, chapel 655m WSW of (1.4 km), Eilean Uillne, fort 1000m NNW of Mains of Drimnin (4.5 km).

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