Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMeathie church and graveyard, 330m S of Mains of Easter Meathie
330m s of mains of easter meathie

Meathie church and graveyard, 330m S of Mains of Easter Meathie

Scotland
HES SM10090
Site type
330m s of mains of easter meathie
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Meathie church and graveyard is an ancient ecclesiastical site located in Angus, Scotland, situated approximately 330 metres south of Mains of Easter Meathie. The site comprises the remains of a medieval church together with its associated graveyard, representing continuity of Christian worship and burial practice in this rural area over several centuries. The physical remains visible today reflect the modest scale typical of parish churches serving scattered agricultural communities in medieval eastern Scotland. The site is recorded in the national archaeological record as a monument of local historical importance in understanding the ecclesiastical geography of Angus.

Meathie church and graveyard, 330m S of Mains of Easter Meathie is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10090. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Meathie church and graveyard, 330m S of Mains of Easter Meathie?

Meathie church and graveyard is an ancient ecclesiastical site located in Angus, Scotland, situated approximately 330 metres south of Mains of Easter Meathie. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10090.

Who is responsible for protecting Meathie church and graveyard, 330m S of Mains of Easter Meathie?

Meathie church and graveyard, 330m S of Mains of Easter Meathie 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 SM10090.

What other scheduled monuments are near Meathie church and graveyard, 330m S of Mains of Easter Meathie?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kirkbuddo Wood,Roman camp (3.4 km), Mains of Brigton,enclosure 500m N of (4.5 km), Bractullo Muir, cairn 600m NW of Hare Cairn (4.5 km).

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