Scheduled MonumentsScotlandArrat, burial ground and hospital 65m E of Magdalene's Chapel Cottage
Medieval · Burial ground and hospital 65m e of magdalene's chapel cottage

Arrat, burial ground and hospital 65m E of Magdalene's Chapel Cottage

Scotland
HES SM6362
Period
Medieval
Site type
Burial ground and hospital 65m e of magdalene's chapel cottage
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Arrat is a medieval burial ground and hospital situated approximately sixty-five metres east of Magdalene's Chapel Cottage in Angus, Scotland. The site represents an important example of medieval charitable provision, combining mortuary and medical functions as was characteristic of ecclesiastical establishments during the medieval period. Though surviving archaeological evidence is limited, the site's designation as both burial ground and hospital reflects its dual role within the local medieval community, serving purposes both spiritual and practical.

Arrat, burial ground and hospital 65m E of Magdalene's Chapel Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6362. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Arrat, burial ground and hospital 65m E of Magdalene's Chapel Cottage?

Arrat is a medieval burial ground and hospital situated approximately sixty-five metres east of Magdalene's Chapel Cottage in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6362.

What period does Arrat, burial ground and hospital 65m E of Magdalene's Chapel Cottage date from?

Arrat, burial ground and hospital 65m E of Magdalene's Chapel Cottage dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a burial ground and hospital 65m e of magdalene's chapel cottage. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Arrat, burial ground and hospital 65m E of Magdalene's Chapel Cottage?

Arrat, burial ground and hospital 65m E of Magdalene's Chapel Cottage 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 SM6362.

What other scheduled monuments are near Arrat, burial ground and hospital 65m E of Magdalene's Chapel Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ironshill, unenclosed settlement and cropmarks 290m W of (9.2 km), Ironshill, settlement and enclosures 80m WSW of (9.3 km), Ironshill, roundhouse 430m WSW of (9.3 km).

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