Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKirkurd,church SE of Castlecraig
Medieval · Church se of castlecraig

Kirkurd,church SE of Castlecraig

Scotland
HES SM3106
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church se of castlecraig
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kirkurd Church is a medieval parish church located in Peeblesshire, in the Scottish Borders region. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents an important element of the ecclesiastical landscape of the Upper Tweed valley. The church exhibits characteristics typical of rural medieval Scottish churches, with evidence of its long-standing role serving the local community. Its designation as a scheduled monument reflects its significance as a heritage asset within the region's medieval religious architecture.

Kirkurd,church SE of Castlecraig is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3106. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kirkurd,church SE of Castlecraig?

Kirkurd Church is a medieval parish church located in Peeblesshire, in the Scottish Borders region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3106.

What period does Kirkurd,church SE of Castlecraig date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Kirkurd,church SE of Castlecraig?

Kirkurd,church SE of Castlecraig 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 SM3106.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kirkurd,church SE of Castlecraig?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Langlaw Hill,fort,enclosure & barrows (6.9 km), Ratchill,platform settlement 550m N of (7.4 km), Ratchill,platform settlement and ring enclosure 460m NE of (7.7 km).

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