Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKilmuir Old Parish Church

Kilmuir Old Parish Church

Scotland
HES SM5466
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Kilmuir Old Parish Church is a medieval parish church located in Ross-shire in the northern Highlands of Scotland. The church dates from the medieval period and served as the parochial centre for the surrounding community, reflecting the ecclesiastical organisation of the region during the Middle Ages. The surviving remains indicate the typical form of a rural Highland parish church, built to serve local pastoral needs. The site represents an important element of the medieval religious landscape of Ross-shire and demonstrates the historical development of parochial settlement patterns in the area.

Kilmuir Old Parish Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5466. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kilmuir Old Parish Church?

Kilmuir Old Parish Church is a medieval parish church located in Ross-shire in the northern Highlands of Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5466.

Who is responsible for protecting Kilmuir Old Parish Church?

Kilmuir Old Parish Church 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 SM5466.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kilmuir Old Parish Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ashton Farm Cottages, ring ditch 415m SW and pit circles 460m WSW of (5.5 km), Craig Phadrig,fort (6.1 km), Leachkin, chambered cairn (7.6 km).

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