Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTeampull na Trionaid and Teampull Clann a'Phiocair, church, North Uist
Medieval · Church, north uist

Teampull na Trionaid and Teampull Clann a'Phiocair, church, North Uist

Scotland
HES SM2804
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church, north uist
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Teampull na Trionaid is a medieval church located on the island of North Uist in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents an important ecclesiastical site within the Hebridean settlement pattern. The church survives as a ruined stone building, reflecting typical characteristics of island chapel construction from its era. Teampull Clann a'Phiocair, located in proximity to Teampull na Trionaid, represents a further phase of religious activity and settlement within the same locality, demonstrating the significance of this area as a centre of medieval religious life in the Outer Hebrides.

Teampull na Trionaid and Teampull Clann a'Phiocair, church, North Uist is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2804. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Teampull na Trionaid and Teampull Clann a'Phiocair, church, North Uist?

Teampull na Trionaid is a medieval church located on the island of North Uist in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2804.

What period does Teampull na Trionaid and Teampull Clann a'Phiocair, church, North Uist date from?

Teampull na Trionaid and Teampull Clann a'Phiocair, church, North Uist dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a church, north uist. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Teampull na Trionaid and Teampull Clann a'Phiocair, church, North Uist?

Teampull na Trionaid and Teampull Clann a'Phiocair, church, North Uist 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 SM2804.

What other scheduled monuments are near Teampull na Trionaid and Teampull Clann a'Phiocair, church, North Uist?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carinish, stone circle S of Loch na Boganaich, North Uist (1.6 km), Bharpa, long cairn 1390m E of Carinish Inn, North Uist (2.1 km), Beinn na Coille, dun 400m W of, North Uist (2.3 km).

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