Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTeampull a'Ghlinne,chapel,Colonsay
Medieval · Chapel,colonsay

Teampull a'Ghlinne,chapel,Colonsay

Scotland
HES SM5075
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel,colonsay
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Teampull a'Ghlinne is a medieval chapel located on the island of Colonsay in Argyllshire, Scotland. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents an example of early ecclesiastical architecture on the Inner Hebrides. The chapel stands within a landscape rich in monastic and religious heritage, reflecting the Christian settlement patterns of the medieval Hebridean islands. Like many chapels of its era in the region, it testifies to the spiritual and cultural life of medieval island communities.

Teampull a'Ghlinne,chapel,Colonsay is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5075. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Teampull a'Ghlinne,chapel,Colonsay?

Teampull a'Ghlinne is a medieval chapel located on the island of Colonsay in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5075.

What period does Teampull a'Ghlinne,chapel,Colonsay date from?

Teampull a'Ghlinne,chapel,Colonsay dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a chapel,colonsay. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Teampull a'Ghlinne,chapel,Colonsay?

Teampull a'Ghlinne,chapel,Colonsay 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 SM5075.

What other scheduled monuments are near Teampull a'Ghlinne,chapel,Colonsay?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dunan nan Con,dun,hut circles,enclosures & field system (0.3 km), Dun Cholla,fort,Colonsay (0.4 km), Carraig Mhic a Phi,burial ground and cross 330m NNW of Balerominmore (1 km).

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