Scheduled MonumentsScotlandChrist's Kirk, Kennethmont
Kennethmont

Christ's Kirk, Kennethmont

Scotland
HES SM11378
Site type
Kennethmont
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Christ's Kirk, Kennethmont is a ruined medieval church situated in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents an important example of parochial ecclesiastical architecture in the north-east of Scotland. The kirk stands as a testament to the religious life of the Kennethmont parish, serving the local community during the Middle Ages and subsequent centuries. Its ruins retain sufficient fabric to indicate the scale and basic configuration of the original building, though like many rural Scottish kirks it has fallen into disrepair over the intervening centuries.

Christ's Kirk, Kennethmont is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11378. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Christ's Kirk, Kennethmont?

Christ's Kirk, Kennethmont is a ruined medieval church situated in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11378.

Who is responsible for protecting Christ's Kirk, Kennethmont?

Christ's Kirk, Kennethmont 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 SM11378.

What other scheduled monuments are near Christ's Kirk, Kennethmont?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hill of Christ's Kirk, fort (0.7 km), Loanend,stone circle,200m N of (2.6 km), Hill of Newleslie, hillfort, 400m N of Cotetown (2.6 km).

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