Scheduled MonumentsScotlandForbes Church and burial ground

Forbes Church and burial ground

Scotland
HES SM11011
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Forbes Church and burial ground is an ancient monument located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, comprising the remains of a medieval parish church and its associated graveyard. The church dates to the medieval period, reflecting the ecclesiastical development of rural Aberdeenshire during the Middle Ages. The site represents an important local centre of Christian worship and community burial practice, with the physical remains including structural elements typical of medieval Scottish parish churches. The burial ground continues to document the settlement patterns and social organization of the medieval and post-medieval landscape in the region.

Forbes Church and burial ground is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11011. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Forbes Church and burial ground?

Forbes Church and burial ground is an ancient monument located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, comprising the remains of a medieval parish church and its associated graveyard. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11011.

Who is responsible for protecting Forbes Church and burial ground?

Forbes 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 SM11011.

What other scheduled monuments are near Forbes Church and burial ground?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Asloun Castle (3.1 km), Cairn Head, cairn (4.2 km), Pitprone, two hut circles 240m NNW of (4.4 km).

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