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St Moluag's Cathedral is a medieval cathedral located on the island of Lismore in Argyllshire, Scotland. The cathedral dates primarily from the thirteenth century, though the site itself has much earlier ecclesiastical significance, being associated with Saint Moluag, a sixth-century missionary and the traditional founder of the monastic settlement on Lismore. The surviving structure comprises a nave and chancel, with remains of the original Romanesque architecture visible, particularly in the architectural details of the windows and stonework. The cathedral served as the seat of the Bishop of Argyll and the Isles until the Scottish Reformation, and the site remains an important example of medieval religious architecture in the Hebridean region.
St Moluag's Cathedral, Lismore is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM286. View the official record →
St Moluag's Cathedral is a medieval cathedral located on the island of Lismore in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM286.
St Moluag's Cathedral, Lismore 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 SM286.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kilcheran,dun 450m SSW of (6.4 km), New Selma,standing stone 400m SSW of (6.9 km), Ledaig House, cairn 20m SE of (7.6 km).
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