Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLittle Dalton Church

Little Dalton Church

Scotland
HES SM12101
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Little Dalton Church is a medieval ecclesiastical structure located in Dumfriesshire, south-west Scotland. The church represents a modest rural place of worship typical of the medieval parish system in the Scottish borders region. Its physical remains indicate construction within the medieval period, though precise dating would require specialist architectural analysis of surviving stonework and any archaeological investigation. The site reflects the religious and social organisation of medieval rural communities in Dumfriesshire.

Little Dalton Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12101. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Little Dalton Church?

Little Dalton Church is a medieval ecclesiastical structure located in Dumfriesshire, south-west Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12101.

Who is responsible for protecting Little Dalton Church?

Little Dalton 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 SM12101.

What other scheduled monuments are near Little Dalton Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moss Castle, fort (1.3 km), Range Castle, fort (1.7 km), Hound Hill, cairn (2 km).

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