Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKirkconnel old church and graveyard, 520m WNW of Springkell
520m wnw of springkell

Kirkconnel old church and graveyard, 520m WNW of Springkell

Scotland
HES SM11988
Site type
520m wnw of springkell
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Kirkconnel old church and graveyard is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, approximately 520 metres west-north-west of Springkell. The site comprises the remains of a church structure and its associated burial ground, both of which represent religious activity in the locality during the medieval period. The graveyard continues to show evidence of use extending beyond the medieval era, indicating the site's longstanding importance to the local community. The surviving physical remains provide archaeological evidence of parochial organization and funerary practice in this part of south-western Scotland.

Kirkconnel old church and graveyard, 520m WNW of Springkell is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11988. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kirkconnel old church and graveyard, 520m WNW of Springkell?

Kirkconnel old church and graveyard is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, approximately 520 metres west-north-west of Springkell. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11988.

Who is responsible for protecting Kirkconnel old church and graveyard, 520m WNW of Springkell?

Kirkconnel old church and graveyard, 520m WNW of Springkell 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 SM11988.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kirkconnel old church and graveyard, 520m WNW of Springkell?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Broats, enclosure 250m N of (6.1 km), Calvertsholm Cottages, cairn 315m WNW of (6.9 km), Calvertsholm, settlement 110m N of (7.1 km).

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