Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Michael's Chapel,Kilmichael,Bute
Kilmichael,bute

St Michael's Chapel,Kilmichael,Bute

Scotland
HES SM415
Site type
Kilmichael,bute
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Michael's Chapel, Kilmichael, Bute is a medieval religious structure located on the Isle of Bute in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The chapel dates to the medieval period and is associated with early Christian settlement patterns in the Hebrides and southwest Scotland. The site represents an important example of small rural ecclesiastical architecture typical of medieval parish chapels in the region. The chapel's dedication to Saint Michael reflects broader patterns of religious veneration common in medieval Scottish island communities.

St Michael's Chapel,Kilmichael,Bute is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM415. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Michael's Chapel,Kilmichael,Bute?

St Michael's Chapel, Kilmichael, Bute is a medieval religious structure located on the Isle of Bute in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM415.

Who is responsible for protecting St Michael's Chapel,Kilmichael,Bute?

St Michael's Chapel,Kilmichael,Bute 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 SM415.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Michael's Chapel,Kilmichael,Bute?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Michael's Grave,chambered tomb,Kilmichael (0.4 km), Glenvoidean Hill,chambered cairn 420m SE of Kilmichael (0.5 km), Cairn Ban,chambered cairn,South Wood of Lenihuline (1.9 km).

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