Kilmory Knap Chapel

Kilmory Knap Chapel is a 13th-century Christian chapel in the tiny hamlet of Kilmory, Knapdale, Argyll and Bute. It stands on the west coast of Scotland beside Loch Sween, opposite Keills Chapel. The chapel once lost its roof and became a burial enclosure. In 1934 the roof was restored to house a collection of Early Christian cross slabs, late medieval graveslabs and standing crosses from the 14th to 16th centuries. The site is important to Clan Macmillan of Knap, whose Chief is carved on Macmillan’s Cross inside the chapel. Historic Scotland cares for the chapel and cross as a scheduled monument on behalf of the State. The chapel has also been linked with the Knights Templar by writer Simon Brighton, who suggests the area may have sheltered fleeing Templars from France. The collection includes finely carved West Highland crosses and graveslabs that tell stories of medieval life and faith. Visitors find a small stone chapel with a restored roof standing beside Loch Sween. Inside are several carved cross slabs and graveslabs, including Macmillan’s Cross with its clear depiction of the clan Chief and hunting dogs. The quiet shore and surrounding woodland add to the peaceful atmosphere of this historic site.