Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKirkbride Kirk,Kirkbride
Kirkbride

Kirkbride Kirk,Kirkbride

Scotland
HES SM681
Site type
Kirkbride
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kirkbride Kirk is a medieval church located in Kirkbride, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The church dates from the medieval period and reflects the ecclesiastical architecture typical of rural Scottish parishes during the Middle Ages. The site retains the physical remains of its stone construction, characteristic of substantial medieval kirk buildings in the region. As a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland, Kirkbride Kirk represents an important element of Dumfriesshire's religious and settlement heritage, documenting the established presence of Christian worship in this border landscape from medieval times onwards.

Kirkbride Kirk,Kirkbride is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM681. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kirkbride Kirk,Kirkbride?

Kirkbride Kirk is a medieval church located in Kirkbride, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM681.

Who is responsible for protecting Kirkbride Kirk,Kirkbride?

Kirkbride Kirk,Kirkbride 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 SM681.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kirkbride Kirk,Kirkbride?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castlehill,earthwork 400m S of (3.7 km), Ballaggan,motte (4.7 km), Durisdeer, Roman fortlet between Dash Cleuch and Kirk Burn (4.9 km).

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