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Glasgow Cathedral, precinct and graveyard is a medieval religious complex centred on the cathedral church itself, which stands within a defined precinct that includes associated burial ground. The cathedral's origins lie in the twelfth century, with the present structure substantially dating from the thirteenth to fifteenth centuries, representing one of Scotland's finest examples of Gothic ecclesiastical architecture. The precinct encompasses the cathedral building, its surrounding graveyard, and the spatial boundaries that historically defined the sacred enclosure associated with this major pilgrimage site dedicated to Saint Mungo. The site remains significant as a surviving example of a medieval cathedral complex with its attendant burial ground substantially preserved within the urban landscape of Glasgow.
Glasgow Cathedral, precinct and graveyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90150. View the official record →
Glasgow Cathedral, precinct and graveyard is a medieval religious complex centred on the cathedral church itself, which stands within a defined precinct that includes associated burial ground. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90150.
Glasgow Cathedral, precinct and 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 SM90150.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glasgow, remains of Bell's Pottery, Kyle Street (1 km), Forth and Clyde Canal, Port Dundas canal basin, Glasgow (1.4 km), Forth and Clyde Canal: Glasgow Branch (3.3 km).
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