Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGlenorchy Parish Church, churchyard and tombstones
Medieval · Churchyard and tombstones

Glenorchy Parish Church, churchyard and tombstones

Scotland
HES SM3810
Period
Medieval
Site type
Churchyard and tombstones
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Glenorchy Parish Church is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Argyllshire, Scotland, serving as the principal place of worship for the local parish community. The church and its associated churchyard contain tombstones and burial monuments that reflect the religious and social history of the glen over several centuries. The site represents continuity of Christian worship and burial practice in this Highland location, with the churchyard forming an important record of local families and their commemoration practices. The medieval origins of the church and the varied stonework within the churchyard provide evidence of the settlement patterns and social structure of Argyllshire across the medieval and post-medieval periods.

Glenorchy Parish Church, churchyard and tombstones is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3810. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glenorchy Parish Church, churchyard and tombstones?

Glenorchy Parish Church is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Argyllshire, Scotland, serving as the principal place of worship for the local parish community. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3810.

What period does Glenorchy Parish Church, churchyard and tombstones date from?

Glenorchy Parish Church, churchyard and tombstones dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a churchyard and tombstones. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Glenorchy Parish Church, churchyard and tombstones?

Glenorchy Parish Church, churchyard and tombstones 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 SM3810.

What other scheduled monuments are near Glenorchy Parish Church, churchyard and tombstones?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barr a' Chaistealain, dun and township 180m SSE of Oak Bank (0.7 km), Auchtermally or Uachdar Mhaluidh,deserted township (1.7 km), Kilchurn Castle, Dalmally (3.5 km).

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