Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Ninian,cross slab,Sanda,Kintyre
Cross slab,sanda,kintyre

St Ninian,cross slab,Sanda,Kintyre

Scotland
HES SM279
Site type
Cross slab,sanda,kintyre
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

St Ninian's Cross Slab is a carved stone monument located on the island of Sanda off the coast of Kintyre in Argyllshire, Scotland. The slab dates to the early medieval period and represents an important example of Early Christian monument carving in the Western Isles region. The stone bears carved decoration characteristic of Insular Christian art, reflecting the religious and cultural influence of the early Church in this part of Scotland. As a designated scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland (HES INSPIRE SM279), it remains a significant archaeological record of Christian presence and burial practice in the medieval Hebridean landscape.

St Ninian,cross slab,Sanda,Kintyre is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM279. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Ninian,cross slab,Sanda,Kintyre?

St Ninian's Cross Slab is a carved stone monument located on the island of Sanda off the coast of Kintyre in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM279.

Who is responsible for protecting St Ninian,cross slab,Sanda,Kintyre?

St Ninian,cross slab,Sanda,Kintyre 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 SM279.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Ninian,cross slab,Sanda,Kintyre?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Ninian's Chapel,Sanda (0 km), St Ninian's Chapel,Sanda,cruciform stone (0 km), Cnoc Eibhleach,dun 185m ENE of Pennysearach (3.5 km).

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