Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMaryculter House, church & burial ground 65m NNE of
Medieval · Church & burial ground

Maryculter House, church & burial ground 65m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM10831
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church & burial ground
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Maryculter House is a medieval church and burial ground situated in Kincardineshire, Scotland. The site comprises ecclesiastical remains dating to the medieval period, reflecting the religious and community infrastructure of rural Aberdeenshire during the Middle Ages. The burial ground associated with the church indicates its function as a focal point for the local population, serving both spiritual and funerary purposes. The church itself represents typical medieval parochial architecture of the Scottish lowlands, with the survival of both the sacred structure and its associated mortuary landscape providing evidence of settlement patterns and religious practice in the region during this period.

Maryculter House, church & burial ground 65m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10831. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Maryculter House, church & burial ground 65m NNE of?

Maryculter House is a medieval church and burial ground situated in Kincardineshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10831.

What period does Maryculter House, church & burial ground 65m NNE of date from?

Maryculter House, church & burial ground 65m NNE of dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a church & burial ground. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Maryculter House, church & burial ground 65m NNE of?

Maryculter House, church & burial ground 65m NNE of 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 SM10831.

What other scheduled monuments are near Maryculter House, church & burial ground 65m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including East Crossley,field systems and houses 600m NW of (4.3 km), Auchlee Cottage, stone circle 120m NNE of (5.5 km), Auchlee, stone circle 275m NNE of (5.7 km).

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