Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHilton Church, church and burial ground
Medieval · Church and burial ground

Hilton Church, church and burial ground

Scotland
HES SM12516
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church and burial ground
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Hilton Church is a medieval parish church situated in Berwickshire, in the Scottish Borders. The building dates from the medieval period and served as the ecclesiastical centre for its local community, with its associated burial ground forming an integral part of the churchyard landscape typical of medieval Scottish parishes. The church represents an example of the parochial infrastructure that developed across the Scottish lowlands during the medieval centuries, when such establishments functioned both as places of worship and as focal points for burial and commemoration within their respective territories. The site retains archaeological and architectural significance as a record of medieval religious life in the Border region.

Hilton Church, church and burial ground is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12516. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hilton Church, church and burial ground?

Hilton Church is a medieval parish church situated in Berwickshire, in the Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12516.

What period does Hilton Church, church and burial ground date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Hilton Church, church and burial ground?

Hilton Church, 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 SM12516.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hilton Church, church and burial ground?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Horndean Church, church and burial ground (2.8 km), Norham Cross (3.9 km), Norham Castle tower keep castle (4.2 km).

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