Kilmory Knap Chapel, Medieval chapel in South Knapdale, Scotland
Kilmory Knap Chapel is a medieval ruin on the coast of Loch Sween, with stone walls showing the simple architecture of a small place of worship. Two rounded window openings in the east wall let in light and indicate the original construction.
The chapel was built in the 13th century as an extension of a larger church nearby. Over the centuries it served as a burial ground, with the roofs eventually collapsing to leave it as an open ruin.
The chapel holds carefully arranged stone slabs that show how different artistic traditions existed side by side in this region. The displayed grave markers tell stories of hunting and family life through their carvings, visible as you walk among them.
The ruin can be visited during warmer months and sits near a road connecting two lochs. You can walk directly to the stones and move through the old chapel to see the carvings and surroundings.
A distinctive cross with detailed carvings shows both a religious scene and a man with his hunting dogs, a rare blend of two worlds. This cross was moved indoors later to protect it from weathering.
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