Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBridgend,Killarow old parish church and burial ground 200m N of
Medieval · Killarow old parish church and burial ground

Bridgend,Killarow old parish church and burial ground 200m N of

Scotland
HES SM5423
Period
Medieval
Site type
Killarow old parish church and burial ground
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Killarow old parish church and burial ground is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 200 metres north of Bridgend. The site comprises the remains of a parish church together with its associated burial ground, representing a significant centre of religious and community life in the medieval period. The church would have served the local population of the parish, with the burial ground providing the primary place of interment for parishioners across successive generations. Though the structures are now ruinous, the site retains archaeological and historical importance as evidence of medieval parish organisation and settlement patterns in Argyll.

Bridgend,Killarow old parish church and burial ground 200m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5423. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bridgend,Killarow old parish church and burial ground 200m N of?

Killarow old parish church and burial ground is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 200 metres north of Bridgend. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5423.

What period does Bridgend,Killarow old parish church and burial ground 200m N of date from?

Bridgend,Killarow old parish church and burial ground 200m N of dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a killarow old parish church and burial ground. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Bridgend,Killarow old parish church and burial ground 200m N of?

Bridgend,Killarow old parish church and burial ground 200m N of 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 SM5423.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bridgend,Killarow old parish church and burial ground 200m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Islay House, cross shaft 340m SSE of (0.1 km), Bridgend,fort and cist,100m SE of Bridgend Hotel,Islay (0.4 km), Newton House,barrows and enclosures NW of,Islay (0.7 km).

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