Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKnockinhaglish,church & cashel
Medieval · Church & cashel

Knockinhaglish,church & cashel

Scotland
HES SM2553
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church & cashel
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Knockinhaglish church and cashel is a medieval ecclesiastical settlement located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of a church structure and an associated cashel, or stone-built enclosure, which are characteristic of early Christian monastic settlements in Scotland. The monument dates to the medieval period, reflecting the religious and settlement patterns of medieval Scottish communities. The cashel enclosure would have provided defensive and organisational boundaries for the ecclesiastical establishment, while the church structure itself represents an important focus for Christian worship and monastic activity in the local area.

Knockinhaglish,church & cashel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2553. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knockinhaglish,church & cashel?

Knockinhaglish church and cashel is a medieval ecclesiastical settlement located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2553.

What period does Knockinhaglish,church & cashel date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Knockinhaglish,church & cashel?

Knockinhaglish,church & cashel 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 SM2553.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knockinhaglish,church & cashel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including High Finnich,mound 640m S of (1.9 km), Drumquhassle, Roman fort & annexe 300m NNW of Easter Drumquhassle (2.6 km), Catter Law,motte (2.7 km).

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