Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBeauly Priory,priory and burial ground
Medieval · Priory and burial ground

Beauly Priory,priory and burial ground

Scotland
HES SM90031
Period
Medieval
Site type
Priory and burial ground
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Beauly Priory is a medieval priory founded in the thirteenth century by the Valliscaulian order in the village of Beauly in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The surviving remains comprise the substantial ruins of the priory church, characterised by pointed Gothic arches and masonry work typical of medieval ecclesiastical architecture. The site functioned as both a religious community and burial ground, serving the local population throughout the medieval period and into later centuries. The priory was eventually abandoned, though portions of the structure, particularly the west front and sections of the nave and choir, remain visible and have been subject to conservation as a protected historical monument.

Beauly Priory,priory and burial ground is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90031. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Beauly Priory,priory and burial ground?

Beauly Priory is a medieval priory founded in the thirteenth century by the Valliscaulian order in the village of Beauly in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90031.

What period does Beauly Priory,priory and burial ground date from?

Beauly Priory,priory and burial ground dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a priory and burial ground. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Beauly Priory,priory and burial ground?

Beauly Priory,priory and burial ground 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 SM90031.

What other scheduled monuments are near Beauly Priory,priory and burial ground?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fort, 130m WSW of Corff Cottage (2.2 km), Dun Mor,fort,Ballindoun (3.6 km), Balblair Stone, symbol stone, Moniak Castle Wineries (3.8 km).

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