Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAirth Old Church,church,Airth Castle
Medieval · Church,airth castle

Airth Old Church,church,Airth Castle

Scotland
HES SM2228
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church,airth castle
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Airth Old Church is a medieval parish church located in Stirlingshire, Scotland, situated within the grounds of Airth Castle. The church dates from the medieval period and served the local community as a place of worship for centuries. The surviving structure demonstrates characteristics typical of Scottish medieval ecclesiastical architecture, though the building has undergone alterations and repairs throughout its history. The church's proximity to Airth Castle reflects the close relationship between secular and religious power in medieval Scotland, with the church likely serving the castle's inhabitants and the wider parish community.

Airth Old Church,church,Airth Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2228. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Airth Old Church,church,Airth Castle?

Airth Old Church is a medieval parish church located in Stirlingshire, Scotland, situated within the grounds of Airth Castle. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2228.

What period does Airth Old Church,church,Airth Castle date from?

Airth Old Church,church,Airth Castle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a church,airth castle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Airth Old Church,church,Airth Castle?

Airth Old Church,church,Airth Castle 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 SM2228.

What other scheduled monuments are near Airth Old Church,church,Airth Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Antonine Wall, Callendar Park, Falkirk (7.3 km), Antonine Wall and Mumrills fort, Sandy Loan to A905, Falkirk (7.6 km), Antonine Wall, 320m S of Inchyra Grange Hotel (8.2 km).

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