Scheduled MonumentsScotlandFordyce, old church and burial ground
Medieval · Old church and burial ground

Fordyce, old church and burial ground

Scotland
HES SM352
Period
Medieval
Site type
Old church and burial ground
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fordyce Old Church and burial ground is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Banffshire, Scotland. The church represents an important local religious centre from the medieval period, serving the parish community as both a place of worship and burial ground. The site retains physical evidence of its long use as a burial ground, reflecting the continuity of religious practice in the locality from the medieval period onwards. The remains and associated burial ground constitute a significant archaeological and historical record of medieval settlement and religious life in north-east Scotland.

Fordyce, old church and burial ground is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM352. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fordyce, old church and burial ground?

Fordyce Old Church and burial ground is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Banffshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM352.

What period does Fordyce, old church and burial ground date from?

Fordyce, old church and burial ground dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a old church and burial ground. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Fordyce, old church and burial ground?

Fordyce, old 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 SM352.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fordyce, old church and burial ground?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fort, Durn Hill (1.5 km), Findlater Castle (3.6 km), Castle Point, promontory fort 250m NNE of Westerwards Croft (3.7 km).

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