Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTeampull Moire,churches,chapels and enclosures,Howmore
Medieval · Churches,chapels and enclosures,howmore

Teampull Moire,churches,chapels and enclosures,Howmore

Scotland
HES SM948
Period
Medieval
Site type
Churches,chapels and enclosures,howmore
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Teampull Moire is a medieval church site located within the ecclesiastical complex at Howmore in South Uist, Inverness-shire, comprising churches, chapels and associated enclosures. The site represents an important centre of medieval religious activity in the Outer Hebrides, with evidence of occupation and use spanning several centuries. The structures at Howmore include the remains of multiple places of worship of varying dates, reflecting the religious significance of the location from at least the medieval period onwards. The site is characterised by its enclosed layout, typical of medieval monastic or parochial precincts, and contains archaeological remains that provide evidence of the settlement patterns and religious practices of medieval island communities.

Teampull Moire,churches,chapels and enclosures,Howmore is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM948. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Teampull Moire,churches,chapels and enclosures,Howmore?

Teampull Moire is a medieval church site located within the ecclesiastical complex at Howmore in South Uist, Inverness-shire, comprising churches, chapels and associated enclosures. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM948.

What period does Teampull Moire,churches,chapels and enclosures,Howmore date from?

Teampull Moire,churches,chapels and enclosures,Howmore dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a churches,chapels and enclosures,howmore. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Teampull Moire,churches,chapels and enclosures,Howmore?

Teampull Moire,churches,chapels and enclosures,Howmore 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 SM948.

What other scheduled monuments are near Teampull Moire,churches,chapels and enclosures,Howmore?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caisteal Bheagram,castle,Drimsdale (0.7 km), Dun Raouill,dun,Loch Druidibeg (2.1 km), Dun Altabrug,dun and causeway (2.3 km).

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