Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMidmar, Church, settlement and (Cunningar) motte
Medieval · Church, settlement and (cunningar) motte

Midmar, Church, settlement and (Cunningar) motte

Scotland
HES SM100
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church, settlement and (cunningar) motte
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Midmar Church, settlement and (Cunningar) motte is a complex of Medieval monuments located in Aberdeenshire, comprising ecclesiastical, domestic, and defensive structures. The motte, known as Cunningar, represents a typical form of early Medieval lordly fortification, whilst the church and associated settlement indicate sustained occupation and religious provision from the Medieval period. The juxtaposition of these elements exemplifies the interconnection between secular authority, spiritual organisation, and settlement patterns characteristic of Medieval Scotland. The site is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's designation system, reflecting its importance as a multi-component Medieval landscape.

Midmar, Church, settlement and (Cunningar) motte is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM100. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Midmar, Church, settlement and (Cunningar) motte?

Midmar Church, settlement and (Cunningar) motte is a complex of Medieval monuments located in Aberdeenshire, comprising ecclesiastical, domestic, and defensive structures. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM100.

What period does Midmar, Church, settlement and (Cunningar) motte date from?

Midmar, Church, settlement and (Cunningar) motte dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a church, settlement and (cunningar) motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Midmar, Church, settlement and (Cunningar) motte?

Midmar, Church, settlement and (Cunningar) motte 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 SM100.

What other scheduled monuments are near Midmar, Church, settlement and (Cunningar) motte?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Christchurch, stone circle and standing stone, Midmar (0.6 km), Sunhoney,stone circle 240m NW of (1.5 km), Auchmore Farm, hut circle 80m NW of (2.7 km).

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