Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKirkmadrine, site of Kirkmadrine Church
Medieval · Site of kirkmadrine church

Kirkmadrine, site of Kirkmadrine Church

Scotland
HES SM90192
Period
Medieval
Site type
Site of kirkmadrine church
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kirkmadrine Church is a medieval parish church in Wigtownshire, south-west Scotland, situated in the Rhins of Galloway. The church occupies a site of considerable antiquity, with evidence suggesting religious activity from the early Christian period onwards, though the surviving structure dates from the medieval period. The building contains within it three early Christian carved stones, now displayed inside the church, which represent material evidence of the site's significance in the early ecclesiastical landscape of Galloway. The church underwent various modifications through the medieval period and later centuries, reflecting changing liturgical practices and the evolving needs of the local parish community.

Kirkmadrine, site of Kirkmadrine Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90192. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kirkmadrine, site of Kirkmadrine Church?

Kirkmadrine Church is a medieval parish church in Wigtownshire, south-west Scotland, situated in the Rhins of Galloway. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90192.

What period does Kirkmadrine, site of Kirkmadrine Church date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Kirkmadrine, site of Kirkmadrine Church?

Kirkmadrine, site of Kirkmadrine 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 SM90192.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kirkmadrine, site of Kirkmadrine Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craigencroy,cairn 270m SSE of West Ringuinea (1.6 km), Float Bay,fort SE of (2 km), Little Float,fort 630m SW of (2.3 km).

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