Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKincardine o'Neil, old church and hospital
Medieval · Old church and hospital

Kincardine o'Neil, old church and hospital

Scotland
HES SM88
Period
Medieval
Site type
Old church and hospital
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Kincardine o'Neil Old Church and Hospital is a medieval ecclesiastical complex located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, comprising the remains of a church and associated hospital foundation. The site dates principally from the thirteenth century, when it served as an important religious and charitable institution in the upper Dee valley. The church, of which substantial ruins survive, exemplifies medieval parish architecture, whilst the hospital represents a significant example of medieval monastic charity provision in north-east Scotland. The complex reflects the economic importance and ecclesiastical organisation of medieval Aberdeenshire and remains an important archaeological monument of the period.

Kincardine o'Neil, old church and hospital is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM88. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kincardine o'Neil, old church and hospital?

Kincardine o'Neil Old Church and Hospital is a medieval ecclesiastical complex located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, comprising the remains of a church and associated hospital foundation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM88.

What period does Kincardine o'Neil, old church and hospital date from?

Kincardine o'Neil, old church and hospital dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a old church and hospital. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Kincardine o'Neil, old church and hospital?

Kincardine o'Neil, old church and hospital 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 SM88.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kincardine o'Neil, old church and hospital?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Peel Ring of Lumphanan, castle, Peel Bog of Lumphanan (4.4 km), Cothill,symbol stone 600m NE of Craigmyle House (5.5 km), Finzean House,long cairn 390m N of (5.8 km).

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