Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Patrick's Chapel, Ceann a' Mhara, Tiree
Ceann a' mhara, tiree

St Patrick's Chapel, Ceann a' Mhara, Tiree

Scotland
HES SM6905
Site type
Ceann a' mhara, tiree
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

St Patrick's Chapel, Ceann a' Mhara, Tiree is a small medieval chapel situated on the island of Tiree in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The chapel dates to the medieval period and represents an important site of Christian worship within the Hebridean island community. The structure itself is characteristic of simple chapel architecture, reflecting the modest ecclesiastical buildings typical of the Scottish islands during this era. The site remains significant as evidence of early Christian settlement and religious practice on Tiree, which formed part of the broader pattern of monastic and parochial Christianity established across the Inner Hebrides.

St Patrick's Chapel, Ceann a' Mhara, Tiree is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6905. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Patrick's Chapel, Ceann a' Mhara, Tiree?

St Patrick's Chapel, Ceann a' Mhara, Tiree is a small medieval chapel situated on the island of Tiree in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6905.

Who is responsible for protecting St Patrick's Chapel, Ceann a' Mhara, Tiree?

St Patrick's Chapel, Ceann a' Mhara, Tiree 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 SM6905.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Patrick's Chapel, Ceann a' Mhara, Tiree?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Balephuil Bay, kelp kilns, Tiree (0.3 km), Eilean na Ba, fort, Rinn Thorbhais, Ceann a' Mhara, Tiree (0.4 km), Dun nan Gall, fort, Ceann a' Mhara, Tiree (0.9 km).

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