Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEllem Church, church and burial ground
Medieval · Church and burial ground

Ellem Church, church and burial ground

Scotland
HES SM12471
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church and burial ground
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Ellem Church is a medieval parish church located in Berwickshire, in the Scottish Borders. The church and its associated burial ground reflect the ecclesiastical organization of the medieval period in southeast Scotland, serving as a focal point for the local community. The surviving remains indicate construction and use during the medieval period, though the precise dating and phases of development would require detailed archaeological examination. The site remains an important record of medieval religious practice and settlement patterns in the Borders region.

Ellem Church, church and burial ground is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12471. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ellem Church, church and burial ground?

Ellem Church is a medieval parish church located in Berwickshire, in the Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12471.

What period does Ellem Church, church and burial ground date from?

Ellem Church, church and burial ground 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 Ellem Church, church and burial ground?

Ellem Church, church and burial ground 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 SM12471.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ellem Church, church and burial ground?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rathburne House, tower house 180m NNW of (5.4 km), Longformacus House,enclosed cremation cemetery 1450m SW of (5.8 km), Dirrington,farmstead 400m N of (6 km).

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