Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWick, chapel and burial ground 60m ENE of
Medieval · Chapel and burial ground

Wick, chapel and burial ground 60m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM3809
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel and burial ground
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wick, chapel and burial ground 60m ENE of is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Shetland, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of a chapel alongside an associated burial ground, representing religious provision in the Shetland Islands during the medieval period. The chapel survives as a ruined structure, testament to centuries of exposure to the northern maritime climate. Such chapels formed important focal points for Christian worship and burial practices in medieval Shetland's dispersed island communities.

Wick, chapel and burial ground 60m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3809. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wick, chapel and burial ground 60m ENE of?

Wick, chapel and burial ground 60m ENE of is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3809.

What period does Wick, chapel and burial ground 60m ENE of date from?

Wick, chapel and burial ground 60m ENE of dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a chapel and burial ground. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Wick, chapel and burial ground 60m ENE of?

Wick, chapel and burial ground 60m ENE of 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 SM3809.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wick, chapel and burial ground 60m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Hevdas, fort, Gulberwick (1.2 km), Voe of Sound, prehistoric house 180m W of Point of Sandwall (1.7 km), Loch of Brindister,dun (2.3 km).

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