Scheduled MonumentsScotlandChurch of Dundurcas,old parish church
Medieval · Old parish church

Church of Dundurcas,old parish church

Scotland
HES SM5621
Period
Medieval
Site type
Old parish church
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Church of Dundurcas is a medieval parish church located in Morayshire, Scotland. The church dates to the medieval period and represents the religious infrastructure of rural Morayshire during the Middle Ages. As an old parish church, it served the spiritual needs of the local community and would have been a focal point for worship and pastoral care in its ecclesiastical parish. The site is recorded in the historic environment record under the reference SM5621.

Church of Dundurcas,old parish church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5621. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Church of Dundurcas,old parish church?

Church of Dundurcas is a medieval parish church located in Morayshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5621.

What period does Church of Dundurcas,old parish church date from?

Church of Dundurcas,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 Church of Dundurcas,old parish church?

Church of Dundurcas,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 SM5621.

What other scheduled monuments are near Church of Dundurcas,old parish church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rothes Castle (3.3 km), Arndilly House, symbol stone (4.1 km), Cauddwell Castle (5.9 km).

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