Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTeampull nan Cro'Naombh,chapel 410m WNW of Galson
Medieval · Chapel 410m wnw of galson

Teampull nan Cro'Naombh,chapel 410m WNW of Galson

Scotland
HES SM3945
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel 410m wnw of galson
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Teampull nan Cro'Naombh is a medieval chapel located approximately 410 metres west-north-west of Galson in Ross-shire, Scotland. The site represents a small ecclesiastical structure of likely medieval date, typical of the chapel settlements found throughout the Hebrides and northern Scottish Highlands during the medieval period. The chapel's name, in Scottish Gaelic, indicates a religious dedication reflecting the Christian landscape of this region. The monument survives as a modest structural remains within the wider pattern of medieval settlement and religious provision in the Isle of Lewis.

Teampull nan Cro'Naombh,chapel 410m WNW of Galson is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3945. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Teampull nan Cro'Naombh,chapel 410m WNW of Galson?

Teampull nan Cro'Naombh is a medieval chapel located approximately 410 metres west-north-west of Galson in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3945.

What period does Teampull nan Cro'Naombh,chapel 410m WNW of Galson date from?

Teampull nan Cro'Naombh,chapel 410m WNW of Galson dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a chapel 410m wnw of galson. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Teampull nan Cro'Naombh,chapel 410m WNW of Galson?

Teampull nan Cro'Naombh,chapel 410m WNW of Galson 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 SM3945.

What other scheduled monuments are near Teampull nan Cro'Naombh,chapel 410m WNW of Galson?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Borve,broch (1.9 km), Loch Baravat,dun,North Galson (2.9 km), Loch Shiavat,dun (4.3 km).

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