Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKirkland,church
Medieval · Church

Kirkland,church

Scotland
HES SM3139
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kirkland Church is a medieval parish church located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, dating from the medieval period. The church represents an example of rural ecclesiastical architecture from medieval Scotland, serving the local community as a place of worship. The surviving structure reflects the building practices and religious requirements of its era, with features typical of medieval Scottish parish churches. The site remains an important record of medieval settlement and Christian practice in the Dumfriesshire region.

Kirkland,church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3139. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kirkland,church?

Kirkland Church is a medieval parish church located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, dating from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3139.

What period does Kirkland,church date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Kirkland,church?

Kirkland,church 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 SM3139.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kirkland,church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Maxwelton,motte (1.1 km), Lower Ingleston,motte and bailey 400m ENE of (1.1 km), Capenoch Loch,long cairn (3.6 km).

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