Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Moluag's Church,Kilmaluag Bay
Kilmaluag bay

St Moluag's Church,Kilmaluag Bay

Scotland
HES SM5569
Site type
Kilmaluag bay
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

St Moluag's Church is a ruined medieval church located on the Isle of Skye in Inverness-shire, Scotland, situated near Kilmaluag Bay on the northern part of the island. The church is traditionally associated with Saint Moluag, an early Christian missionary active in the Hebrides during the early medieval period. The surviving structure comprises the remains of a simple rectangular building typical of medieval ecclesiastical architecture in the Scottish Highlands and Islands. The site represents an important element of the early Christian heritage of Skye and has been subject to archaeological interest, though the precise dating of construction and phases of occupation remain matters requiring further detailed study.

St Moluag's Church,Kilmaluag Bay is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5569. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Moluag's Church,Kilmaluag Bay?

St Moluag's Church is a ruined medieval church located on the Isle of Skye in Inverness-shire, Scotland, situated near Kilmaluag Bay on the northern part of the island. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5569.

Who is responsible for protecting St Moluag's Church,Kilmaluag Bay?

St Moluag's Church,Kilmaluag Bay 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 SM5569.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Moluag's Church,Kilmaluag Bay?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Duntulm Castle (2.6 km), Druim nan Slochd, dun 250m NNW of Flodigarry Hotel (3.9 km), Dun Flodigarry, broch 100m N of Flodigarry Hotel (4.1 km).

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