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Govan carved stones and Old Parish Church graveyard is a medieval monument in Lanarkshire, Scotland, comprising a collection of carved stones assembled within the graveyard of the Old Parish Church. The stones represent an important assemblage of medieval sculptural work, likely spanning several centuries of Christian burial practice in the region. The site reflects the longstanding significance of Govan as a place of worship and commemoration.
The graveyard sits upon bedrock of the Clackmannan Group, sedimentary rocks formed during the Westphalian period of the Carboniferous era. This stable geological foundation has supported burials and the preservation of carved monuments across medieval times. The carved stones themselves include examples of medieval grave markers and decorative sculpture that document the artistic traditions and craftsmanship of their period.
The monument is protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10393, recognising its archaeological and historical importance. The assemblage of carved stones provides evidence of medieval burial customs, commemorative practices, and the artistic achievements of stonemasons working in the Lanarkshire region. Together with the Old Parish Church structure and graveyard landscape, the site preserves a significant record of local medieval religious and social life.
Govan, carved stones and Old Parish Church graveyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10393. View the official record →
Govan carved stones and Old Parish Church graveyard is a medieval monument in Lanarkshire, Scotland, comprising a collection of carved stones assembled within the graveyard of the Old Parish Church. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10393.
Govan, carved stones and Old Parish Church graveyard dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a carved stones and old parish church graveyard. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Govan, carved stones and Old Parish Church 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 SM10393.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including North Woodside Flint Mills,Garriochmill Road,North Kelvin (2.4 km), Forth and Clyde Canal: Glasgow Branch (3.2 km), Forth and Clyde Canal: Cleveden Road - Bishopbriggs Golf Course (4 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 14 strands of Govan, carved stones and Old Parish Church graveyard's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
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Govan, carved stones and Old Parish Church graveyard stands on Clackmannan Group, bedrock that formed in the Westphalian. The rock here is sedimentary rock cycles, clackmannan group type.