Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCastle Semple Collegiate Church

Castle Semple Collegiate Church

Scotland
HES SM90067
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Castle Semple Collegiate Church is a fifteenth-century foundation located near Lochwinnoch in Renfrewshire, Scotland. The church was established as a collegiate foundation, a common form of ecclesiastical institution in late medieval Scotland, and was associated with the nearby Castle Semple and the local Sempill family who held considerable power in the region. The surviving remains include elements of the church structure that demonstrate the architectural character of a substantial collegiate establishment from this period. The site remains an important record of medieval religious and aristocratic life in southwest Scotland.

Castle Semple Collegiate Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90067. View the official record →

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What is Castle Semple Collegiate Church?

Castle Semple Collegiate Church is a fifteenth-century foundation located near Lochwinnoch in Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90067.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Semple Collegiate Church?

Castle Semple Collegiate 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 SM90067.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Semple Collegiate Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Elliston Castle (1.6 km), Castle Semple Loch, tower house to S of loch (1.9 km), Marshall Moor, fort 780m NW of Bower (2.5 km).

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