Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCarnock, Old Parish Church
Medieval · Old parish church

Carnock, Old Parish Church

Scotland
HES SM829
Period
Medieval
Site type
Old parish church
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Carnock Old Parish Church is a medieval parish church located in Fife, Scotland, with origins in the early medieval period. The church served the local parish community for centuries and retains structural elements characteristic of Scottish medieval ecclesiastical architecture. The site represents the religious and administrative centre of the medieval parish of Carnock, reflecting the importance of the church in medieval Scottish settlement patterns and community life. The surviving fabric and layout of the church provide evidence of medieval worship practices and the evolution of the parish system in the region.

Carnock, Old Parish Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM829. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carnock, Old Parish Church?

Carnock Old Parish Church is a medieval parish church located in Fife, Scotland, with origins in the early medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM829.

What period does Carnock, Old Parish Church date from?

Carnock, Old Parish Church dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a old parish church. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Carnock, Old Parish Church?

Carnock, Old Parish Church 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 SM829.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carnock, Old Parish Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stacks,enclosure 300m N of (8.6 km), Carriden House,mound 300m SSW of (8.7 km), Blackness Castle (9 km).

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