Scheduled MonumentsScotlandStillaig Farm, chapel and burial ground 470m WSW of
Medieval · Chapel and burial ground

Stillaig Farm, chapel and burial ground 470m WSW of

Scotland
HES SM11101
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel and burial ground
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Stillaig Farm chapel and burial ground is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 470 metres west-southwest of Stillaig Farm. The site comprises the remains of a chapel and associated burial ground, representing a small rural place of worship and interment from the medieval period. Such chapels were characteristic features of the Scottish landscape, serving local communities in areas distant from major parish churches. The survival of both chapel structure and burial ground at this location provides evidence of medieval settlement patterns and religious practice in the West Highlands.

Stillaig Farm, chapel and burial ground 470m WSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11101. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stillaig Farm, chapel and burial ground 470m WSW of?

Stillaig Farm chapel and burial ground is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 470 metres west-southwest of Stillaig Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11101.

What period does Stillaig Farm, chapel and burial ground 470m WSW of date from?

Stillaig Farm, chapel and burial ground 470m WSW of dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a chapel and burial ground. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Stillaig Farm, chapel and burial ground 470m WSW of?

Stillaig Farm, chapel and burial ground 470m WSW of 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 SM11101.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stillaig Farm, chapel and burial ground 470m WSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caisteal Aoidhe,fort,Ardmarnock (3.8 km), St Michael's Chapel,Kilmichael,Bute (5.7 km), St Michael's Grave,chambered tomb,Kilmichael (5.9 km).

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