Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKinneddar, Bishop's Palace
Bishop's palace

Kinneddar, Bishop's Palace

Scotland
HES SM6643
Site type
Bishop's palace
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kinneddar Bishop's Palace is a medieval ecclesiastical residence located in Morayshire, Scotland, serving as a seat of the Bishop of Moray during the medieval period. The palace occupied a strategically significant location near the coast, reflecting the importance of episcopal authority in the region during the high and late medieval centuries. The surviving remains indicate a structure of considerable status, though the site has experienced significant decay and loss over subsequent centuries. The palace represents an important example of medieval episcopal architecture in northern Scotland and demonstrates the wealth and power wielded by the Church in the region.

Kinneddar, Bishop's Palace is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6643. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kinneddar, Bishop's Palace?

Kinneddar Bishop's Palace is a medieval ecclesiastical residence located in Morayshire, Scotland, serving as a seat of the Bishop of Moray during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6643.

Who is responsible for protecting Kinneddar, Bishop's Palace?

Kinneddar, Bishop's Palace 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 SM6643.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kinneddar, Bishop's Palace?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Muirton, bank barrow, souterrains and enclosures 350m WSW of (1.7 km), Caysbriggs, earthwork 450m NW of (3.2 km), Innes Links, anti-invasion defences, Kingston to Lossiemouth (3.5 km).

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