Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCulross,West Church,old parish church
Medieval · West church,old parish church

Culross,West Church,old parish church

Scotland
HES SM831
Period
Medieval
Site type
West church,old parish church
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Culross, West Church is a medieval parish church situated in the royal burgh of Culross in Fife, Scotland. The church dates substantially from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, though it likely occupies a site of earlier ecclesiastical significance. The structure displays characteristics typical of late medieval Scottish parish churches, with stone construction and architectural details reflecting its period of construction and subsequent modifications. The West Church served the spiritual needs of the parishioners of Culross and remains an important element of the town's medieval and post-Reformation religious heritage.

Culross,West Church,old parish church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM831. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Culross,West Church,old parish church?

Culross, West Church is a medieval parish church situated in the royal burgh of Culross in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM831.

What period does Culross,West Church,old parish church date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Culross,West Church,old parish church?

Culross,West Church,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 SM831.

What other scheduled monuments are near Culross,West Church,old parish church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Antonine Wall, Millhall Burn to River Avon (8.1 km), Antonine Wall, The Bungalow, Roman camp 380m W of (8.2 km), Avondale House,palisaded enclosure 630m S of (8.3 km).

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