Historic churches · Central Scotland
Nave Island Chapel
Nave Island Chapel — church building and burial site on Nave Island, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Nave Island Chapel is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "church building and burial site on Nave Island, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.8996°, -6.3337°.
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Heritage listing
Date Added 29/07/1970 Date Removed: 29/05/2023 Local Authority Argyll And Bute Parish Kilchoman NGR NR 29203 75876 Coordinates 129203, 675876 Removal Reason Technical Removal. Merged with SM3233. — Technically removed and rescheduled as part of SM3233.
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Place summary
Nave Island Chapel is a church located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a scheduled monument, highlighting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8996, -6.3337
Sources
- wikidata: Q1656244 (CC0)
- commons: Nave Island, Islay - geograph.org.uk - 340976.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nave Island Chapel?
- Nave Island Chapel is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Nave Island Chapel?
- Nave Island Chapel — church building and burial site on Nave Island, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Nave Island Chapel?
- Its coordinates are 55.8996°, -6.3337°.
- Is Nave Island Chapel a listed building?
- Nave Island Chapel is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Nave Island Chapel free to visit?
- Yes, Nave Island Chapel is free to enter.