Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Mary's Chapel,Rothesay
Rothesay

St Mary's Chapel,Rothesay

Scotland
HES SM90253
Site type
Rothesay
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Mary's Chapel is a ruined medieval chapel located in Rothesay, Isle of Bute, Scotland. The chapel dates to the medieval period and stands as evidence of the ecclesiastical landscape of the region during the Middle Ages. The site comprises the remains of a stone-built structure that reflects the architectural traditions of Scottish medieval religious buildings. As a designated historical monument, St Mary's Chapel contributes to our understanding of religious practice and settlement patterns in the Firth of Clyde region during the medieval era.

St Mary's Chapel,Rothesay is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90253. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Mary's Chapel,Rothesay?

St Mary's Chapel is a ruined medieval chapel located in Rothesay, Isle of Bute, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90253.

Who is responsible for protecting St Mary's Chapel,Rothesay?

St Mary's Chapel,Rothesay 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 SM90253.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Mary's Chapel,Rothesay?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barone Hill,fort (1.8 km), Thom's Water Cuts, aqueduct from W of Kerrycrusach to N of Kerrycroy (2.2 km), Thom's Water Cuts, aqueduct, Cnocnicoll Wood (3.2 km).

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