Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Ninian's Chapel,Sanda,cruciform stone
Sanda,cruciform stone

St Ninian's Chapel,Sanda,cruciform stone

Scotland
HES SM4153
Site type
Sanda,cruciform stone
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

St Ninian's Chapel is a ruined cruciform stone church located on the island of Sanda in Argyllshire, Scotland. The chapel dates to the medieval period and is dedicated to Saint Ninian, the fifth-century missionary saint associated with early Christian settlement in southern Scotland. The building exhibits the cruciform plan characteristic of medieval ecclesiastical architecture, with transepts extending from a central nave. The ruins, now in the care of Historic Environment Scotland, represent an important vestige of medieval religious activity on this remote island location.

St Ninian's Chapel,Sanda,cruciform stone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4153. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Ninian's Chapel,Sanda,cruciform stone?

St Ninian's Chapel is a ruined cruciform stone church located on the island of Sanda in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4153.

Who is responsible for protecting St Ninian's Chapel,Sanda,cruciform stone?

St Ninian's Chapel,Sanda,cruciform stone 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 SM4153.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Ninian's Chapel,Sanda,cruciform stone?

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

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