Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKinneil,church and graveyard
Medieval · Church and graveyard

Kinneil,church and graveyard

Scotland
HES SM4970
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church and graveyard
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kinneil Church is a medieval parish church located in Linlithgowshire, Scotland, with origins traceable to the medieval period. The church and its associated graveyard form an important record of Christian worship and burial practice in the region, serving the local community across several centuries. The site retains physical remains indicative of medieval ecclesiastical architecture, though the structure has undergone modifications and repairs throughout its history. The graveyard contains stone monuments and grave markers that contribute to understanding the social and demographic history of the surrounding area during and after the medieval period.

Kinneil,church and graveyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4970. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kinneil,church and graveyard?

Kinneil Church is a medieval parish church located in Linlithgowshire, Scotland, with origins traceable to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4970.

What period does Kinneil,church and graveyard date from?

Kinneil,church and graveyard dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a church and graveyard. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Kinneil,church and graveyard?

Kinneil,church and graveyard 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 SM4970.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kinneil,church and graveyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Easter Gormyre, refuge stone, 475m ENE of (7.4 km), Craigmailing,cross slab 550m NW of (7.9 km), Torphichen Preceptory (8.1 km).

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