Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEdzell Old Church and Lindsay Burial Aisle, 465m SSW of Edzell Castle
Medieval · 465m ssw of edzell castle

Edzell Old Church and Lindsay Burial Aisle, 465m SSW of Edzell Castle

Scotland
HES SM13613
Period
Medieval
Site type
465m ssw of edzell castle
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Edzell Old Church is a medieval parish church located in Angus, Scotland, situated approximately 465 metres south-southwest of Edzell Castle. The structure dates from the medieval period and served as the principal place of worship for the local community before the construction of the later parish church. The Lindsay Burial Aisle, which forms part of the site, represents a significant funerary space associated with the prominent Lindsay family, lords of the locality. The ruins survive as an important record of medieval ecclesiastical architecture and the burial practices of the regional nobility during the medieval and early modern periods.

Edzell Old Church and Lindsay Burial Aisle, 465m SSW of Edzell Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13613. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Edzell Old Church and Lindsay Burial Aisle, 465m SSW of Edzell Castle?

Edzell Old Church is a medieval parish church located in Angus, Scotland, situated approximately 465 metres south-southwest of Edzell Castle. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13613.

What period does Edzell Old Church and Lindsay Burial Aisle, 465m SSW of Edzell Castle date from?

Edzell Old Church and Lindsay Burial Aisle, 465m SSW of Edzell Castle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a 465m ssw of edzell castle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Edzell Old Church and Lindsay Burial Aisle, 465m SSW of Edzell Castle?

Edzell Old Church and Lindsay Burial Aisle, 465m SSW of Edzell Castle 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 SM13613.

What other scheduled monuments are near Edzell Old Church and Lindsay Burial Aisle, 465m SSW of Edzell Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Belliehill, unenclosed settlement 350m NE of (5.2 km), Mill of Balrownie,ring ditch 200m SE of (5.2 km), Keithock, Roman camp N of East Mains of Keithock (5.3 km).

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