Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Ninian's Chapel,Nonakiln
Nonakiln

St Ninian's Chapel,Nonakiln

Scotland
HES SM5572
Site type
Nonakiln
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

St Ninian's Chapel, Nonakiln is a ruined medieval chapel located in Ross-shire, Scotland. The structure dates to the medieval period and is situated in a remote location in the northern Highlands. The chapel represents an example of early Christian religious infrastructure in the region, reflecting the spread of Christianity and ecclesiastical organization across the north of Scotland. The site is recorded and protected as a scheduled monument under the historic environment record maintained by Historic Environment Scotland.

St Ninian's Chapel,Nonakiln is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5572. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Ninian's Chapel,Nonakiln?

St Ninian's Chapel, Nonakiln is a ruined medieval chapel located in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5572.

Who is responsible for protecting St Ninian's Chapel,Nonakiln?

St Ninian's Chapel,Nonakiln 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 SM5572.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Ninian's Chapel,Nonakiln?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Millcraig,chambered cairn (0.4 km), Carn Liath, cairn, Obsdale (1.8 km), Clach a' Mheirlich, symbol stone (2.9 km).

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