Scheduled MonumentsScotlandThe Lady Chapel,640m NE of Kilkerran
640m ne of kilkerran

The Lady Chapel,640m NE of Kilkerran

Scotland
HES SM3358
Site type
640m ne of kilkerran
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Lady Chapel, 640 metres north-east of Kilkerran in Ayrshire, is a medieval religious structure of which only fragmentary remains survive. The chapel dates to the medieval period and represents the devotional landscape characteristic of rural medieval Scotland, where small chapels served local communities and pilgrimage functions. The site is situated within the wider ecclesiastical geography of Ayrshire and contributes to understanding the distribution and character of pre-Reformation religious provision in the region. The designation as HES INSPIRE SM3358 reflects its recognition as a monument of archaeological and historical interest worthy of formal record within Scotland's heritage documentation system.

The Lady Chapel,640m NE of Kilkerran is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3358. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Lady Chapel,640m NE of Kilkerran?

The Lady Chapel, 640 metres north-east of Kilkerran in Ayrshire, is a medieval religious structure of which only fragmentary remains survive. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3358.

Who is responsible for protecting The Lady Chapel,640m NE of Kilkerran?

The Lady Chapel,640m NE of Kilkerran 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 SM3358.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Lady Chapel,640m NE of Kilkerran?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Drummochreen,house (3.2 km), Mote Knowe,motte,Kilkerran (3.3 km), Dalquharran Castle (Old Castle) (4.1 km).

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