Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDornoch Cathedral, graveyard
Graveyard

Dornoch Cathedral, graveyard

Scotland
HES SM10828
Site type
Graveyard
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dornoch Cathedral is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Sutherland, in the far north of Scotland. The cathedral was founded in the thirteenth century and served as the seat of the Bishop of Caithness, representing one of the most important religious centres in the far north. The graveyard contains burials spanning several centuries and preserves evidence of the site's long use as a place of Christian burial. The cathedral itself, substantially rebuilt following damage in the sixteenth century, remains a significant example of late medieval ecclesiastical architecture in the Scottish Highlands.

Dornoch Cathedral, graveyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10828. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dornoch Cathedral, graveyard?

Dornoch Cathedral is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Sutherland, in the far north of Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10828.

Who is responsible for protecting Dornoch Cathedral, graveyard?

Dornoch Cathedral, graveyard 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 SM10828.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dornoch Cathedral, graveyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dornoch Mercat Cross (0 km), Drumdivan,hut circle 500m SW of (1.7 km), Drumdivan,standing stone 400m SW of (1.7 km).

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