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Abercrombie Church is a medieval parish church located in Fife, Scotland, of which substantial remains survive from the medieval period. The site is notable for its associated collection of crosses, cross slabs, and sculptured stones, which represent important examples of medieval monumental art and burial practices. These carved stones provide evidence of the church's role as a significant burial ground and centre of Christian worship during the medieval period. The physical remains and sculptural material contribute to understanding the religious and social character of medieval Fife.
Abercrombie Church,church,crosses,cross slabs & sculptured stones is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM818. View the official record →
Abercrombie Church is a medieval parish church located in Fife, Scotland, of which substantial remains survive from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM818.
Abercrombie Church,church,crosses,cross slabs & sculptured stones dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a church,crosses,cross slabs & sculptured stones. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Abercrombie Church,church,crosses,cross slabs & sculptured stones 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 SM818.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Monans windmill and saltpans, 350m E of 45 Miller Terrace (2 km), Newark Castle & dovecot (2.3 km), Easter Pitcorthie,standing stone 300m W of (2.5 km).
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