Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKnockando Kirkyard,500m E of Upper Knockando,three carved stones
500m e of upper knockando,three carved stones

Knockando Kirkyard,500m E of Upper Knockando,three carved stones

Scotland
HES SM1225
Site type
500m e of upper knockando,three carved stones
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Knockando Kirkyard is a medieval burial ground located east of Upper Knockando in Morayshire, Scotland, containing three carved stones of archaeological significance. The site represents a place of Christian worship and burial practice in the medieval period, with the surviving carved stones providing evidence of contemporary funerary commemoration. These stones, now recorded within the Historic Environment Record under designation SM1225, contribute to understanding of medieval church sites and monumental practices in the northern Highlands. The kirkyard's continued presence in the landscape reflects the longstanding association of the location with Christian burial and community identity from the medieval period onward.

Knockando Kirkyard,500m E of Upper Knockando,three carved stones is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1225. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knockando Kirkyard,500m E of Upper Knockando,three carved stones?

Knockando Kirkyard is a medieval burial ground located east of Upper Knockando in Morayshire, Scotland, containing three carved stones of archaeological significance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1225.

Who is responsible for protecting Knockando Kirkyard,500m E of Upper Knockando,three carved stones?

Knockando Kirkyard,500m E of Upper Knockando,three carved stones 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 SM1225.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knockando Kirkyard,500m E of Upper Knockando,three carved stones?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Knockando House,church 300m SSW of (1.7 km), Pitchroy, stone circle 240m NNE of (4.7 km), Marionburgh,chambered cairn & stone circle W of (6.5 km).

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