Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLeswalt, Old Parish Church
Medieval · Old parish church

Leswalt, Old Parish Church

Scotland
HES SM7875
Period
Medieval
Site type
Old parish church
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Leswalt Old Parish Church is a medieval parish church located in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland. The church represents the ecclesiastical settlement of the parish of Leswalt and reflects the parochial organisation established in medieval Scotland. The surviving structure demonstrates the modest architectural character typical of rural parish churches in the region, with fabric consistent with medieval construction practices. The site remains significant as evidence of the medieval Church's territorial and pastoral organisation in Galloway.

Leswalt, Old Parish Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7875. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Leswalt, Old Parish Church?

Leswalt Old Parish Church is a medieval parish church located in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7875.

What period does Leswalt, Old Parish Church date from?

Leswalt, Old Parish Church dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a old parish church. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Leswalt, Old Parish Church?

Leswalt, Old Parish 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 SM7875.

What other scheduled monuments are near Leswalt, Old Parish Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Meikle Larbrax,hut circle 1000m NNE of (4.4 km), Meikle Larbrax,hut circles 460m NW of (5.1 km), Mid Ochtrelure, enclosure 250m NNW of (5.5 km).

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