Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKilbride Point,church,burial ground and post medieval settlement
Medieval · Church,burial ground and post medieval settlement

Kilbride Point,church,burial ground and post medieval settlement

Scotland
HES SM5415
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church,burial ground and post medieval settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Kilbride Point is a medieval church, burial ground and post-medieval settlement located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of a church dedicated to Saint Brigid, alongside an associated burial ground that served the local community through the medieval period and beyond. The settlement at Kilbride Point represents a continuity of occupation into the post-medieval era, reflecting patterns of land use common to the Highlands where ecclesiastical centres often functioned as focal points for surrounding populations. The monument is registered with Historic Environment Scotland under the INSPIRE reference SM5415.

Kilbride Point,church,burial ground and post medieval settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5415. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kilbride Point,church,burial ground and post medieval settlement?

Kilbride Point is a medieval church, burial ground and post-medieval settlement located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5415.

What period does Kilbride Point,church,burial ground and post medieval settlement date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Kilbride Point,church,burial ground and post medieval settlement?

Kilbride Point,church,burial ground and post medieval settlement 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 SM5415.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kilbride Point,church,burial ground and post medieval settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn Liath, chambered cairn and deserted settlement, Kilmuir (2.8 km), Eilean Chalium Chille,monastery (2.8 km), North Cuil,cairn (3 km).

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