Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTeampull Bhuirgh,chapel and settlement 450m SW of Borve Castle
Medieval · Chapel and settlement 450m sw of borve castle

Teampull Bhuirgh,chapel and settlement 450m SW of Borve Castle

Scotland
HES SM6007
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel and settlement 450m sw of borve castle
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Teampull Bhuirgh is a medieval chapel and settlement located approximately 450 metres southwest of Borve Castle in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of a small chapel together with associated settlement features, reflecting the pattern of ecclesiastical and domestic occupation found in the Scottish Highlands during the medieval period. The chapel structure itself is characteristic of small rural places of worship built during the medieval centuries, though the exact dating and phases of occupation at the site require further archaeological investigation to establish with precision. The settlement remains, situated in close proximity to the castle, suggest a relationship between secular and religious occupation in this part of the Highlands during the medieval era.

Teampull Bhuirgh,chapel and settlement 450m SW of Borve Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6007. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Teampull Bhuirgh,chapel and settlement 450m SW of Borve Castle?

Teampull Bhuirgh is a medieval chapel and settlement located approximately 450 metres southwest of Borve Castle in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6007.

What period does Teampull Bhuirgh,chapel and settlement 450m SW of Borve Castle date from?

Teampull Bhuirgh,chapel and settlement 450m SW of Borve Castle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a chapel and settlement 450m sw of borve castle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Teampull Bhuirgh,chapel and settlement 450m SW of Borve Castle?

Teampull Bhuirgh,chapel and settlement 450m SW of Borve Castle 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 SM6007.

What other scheduled monuments are near Teampull Bhuirgh,chapel and settlement 450m SW of Borve Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Borve Castle,Benbecula (0.5 km), Dun Torcusay,dun 290m ESE of Garry-a-siar, Benbecula (3 km), Nunton,St Mary's Chapel (Cladh Mhuire),chapel,Benbecula (3.5 km).

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