Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Ninian's Chapel 70m ESE of Naviedale Farm

St Ninian's Chapel 70m ESE of Naviedale Farm

Scotland
HES SM2820
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

St Ninian's Chapel is a medieval religious structure located in Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands. The chapel dates to the medieval period and represents a small place of worship, likely serving the local community of the area around Naviedale. The site survives as an archaeological monument, preserving evidence of Christian devotional practice in this remote region during the medieval centuries. Its designation as a scheduled monument reflects its importance to the understanding of religious life and settlement patterns in northern Scotland.

St Ninian's Chapel 70m ESE of Naviedale Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2820. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Ninian's Chapel 70m ESE of Naviedale Farm?

St Ninian's Chapel is a medieval religious structure located in Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2820.

Who is responsible for protecting St Ninian's Chapel 70m ESE of Naviedale Farm?

St Ninian's Chapel 70m ESE of Naviedale Farm 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 SM2820.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Ninian's Chapel 70m ESE of Naviedale Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caen, long cairn and round cairn 470m and 490m W of (3.4 km), Caen,long cairn 460m NNW of (3.4 km), Caen,long cairn 530m NW of,Helmsdale (3.5 km).

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