Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAbercorn Church, carved stones in Session House
Carved stones in session house

Abercorn Church, carved stones in Session House

Scotland
HES SM7545
Site type
Carved stones in session house
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Abercorn Church is a site of significant early medieval importance located in West Lothian, Scotland. The carved stones preserved in the Session House represent material evidence of the church's long ecclesiastical history, with examples spanning several centuries of Christian occupation and patronage at the site. These sculptured stones include fragments that reflect the artistic and spiritual traditions of different periods, from the early medieval through to later medieval centuries, demonstrating the continuity of religious practice at Abercorn. The preservation of such material within the church's Session House underscores the site's importance as a repository of Scotland's carved stone heritage and its value for understanding the development of Christian communities in the Lothians.

Abercorn Church, carved stones in Session House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7545. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Abercorn Church, carved stones in Session House?

Abercorn Church is a site of significant early medieval importance located in West Lothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7545.

Who is responsible for protecting Abercorn Church, carved stones in Session House?

Abercorn Church, carved stones in Session House 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 SM7545.

What other scheduled monuments are near Abercorn Church, carved stones in Session House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Duntarvie Castle (2.7 km), Auldcathie Church (3 km), Faucheldean,shale bing,Winchburgh (4.9 km).

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