Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBuittle Old Kirk

Buittle Old Kirk

Scotland
HES SM1108
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Buittle Old Kirk is a ruined medieval church located in Kirkcudbrightshire, south-western Scotland. The structure dates to the medieval period and represents an important ecclesiastical site within the local landscape. The kirk survives as roofless remains, with its stonework testament to medieval construction practices in the region. The site holds significance as a record of religious settlement and worship in medieval Galloway, reflecting the broader pattern of parish church establishment across lowland Scotland during the medieval era.

Buittle Old Kirk is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1108. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Buittle Old Kirk?

Buittle Old Kirk is a ruined medieval church located in Kirkcudbrightshire, south-western Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1108.

Who is responsible for protecting Buittle Old Kirk?

Buittle Old Kirk 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 SM1108.

What other scheduled monuments are near Buittle Old Kirk?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Hill,fort,Castlegower (1.8 km), Moyle Hill, enclosure (4.7 km), Orchardton Tower (4.8 km).

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