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

Horndean Church, church and burial ground

Scotland
HES SM12932
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church and burial ground
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Horndean Church is a medieval church and burial ground situated in Berwickshire, Scotland. The site represents an important example of parochial provision in the Scottish Borders during the medieval period, serving the local community as both a place of worship and interment. The church survives as a physical manifestation of ecclesiastical settlement in the region, with the associated burial ground attesting to continued use across centuries. Like many rural churches in Berwickshire, it reflects the broader pattern of medieval church building and organisation that characterised the Scottish lowlands during the medieval and early modern periods.

Horndean Church, church and burial ground is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12932. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Horndean Church, church and burial ground?

Horndean Church is a medieval church and burial ground situated in Berwickshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12932.

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

Horndean 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 Horndean Church, church and burial ground?

Horndean 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 SM12932.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ladykirk House,barrow 470m NE of (3.9 km), Ladykirk House, barrow 105m N of (4.3 km), Hamilton House, fort 275m SSW of (5.4 km).

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