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St Peter's Chapel, Halkirk is a medieval ecclesiastical structure located in Caithness in the far north of Scotland. The chapel dates to the medieval period and represents an important element of the early Christian settlement pattern in this remote region. The surviving remains consist of a simple rectangular stone building, typical of small parish chapels constructed during the medieval era. The site reflects the Christianization of Caithness and the establishment of ecclesiastical infrastructure across the far north during the Middle Ages.
St Peter's Chapel,Halkirk is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5296. View the official record →
St Peter's Chapel, Halkirk is a medieval ecclesiastical structure located in Caithness in the far north of Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5296.
St Peter's Chapel,Halkirk 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 SM5296.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tulach Lochain Bhraseil,cairn 310m WNW of Bridge of Westerdale (2.3 km), Tulach an Fhuarain,cairn 310m NW of Bridge of Westerdale (2.3 km), Achies,broch 180m E of (2.9 km).
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