Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCranshaws House, church and burial ground 150m SE of
Medieval · Church and burial ground

Cranshaws House, church and burial ground 150m SE of

Scotland
HES SM12422
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church and burial ground
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Cranshaws House, Church and Burial Ground is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Berwickshire, Scotland, comprising a parish church and its associated burial ground situated approximately 150 metres south-east of Cranshaws House. The church represents a typical example of rural parish ecclesiastical provision in the Scottish borders during the medieval period, serving the spiritual and mortuary needs of the local community. The site's burial ground reflects the customary practice of interring the dead within consecrated ground adjacent to the parish church, a pattern established across Scotland from the medieval period onwards. The monument survives as an important example of medieval ecclesiastical settlement and organisation in the borders region.

Cranshaws House, church and burial ground 150m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12422. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cranshaws House, church and burial ground 150m SE of?

Cranshaws House, Church and Burial Ground is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Berwickshire, Scotland, comprising a parish church and its associated burial ground situated approximately 150 metres south-east of Cranshaws House. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12422.

What period does Cranshaws House, church and burial ground 150m SE of date from?

Cranshaws House, church and burial ground 150m SE of dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a church and burial ground. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cranshaws House, church and burial ground 150m SE of?

Cranshaws House, church and burial ground 150m SE of 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 SM12422.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cranshaws House, church and burial ground 150m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rathburne House, tower house 180m NNW of (4.4 km), Longformacus House,enclosed cremation cemetery 1450m SW of (5.4 km), Dirrington,farmstead 400m N of (5.8 km).

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