Scheduled MonumentsScotlandOld Kirkcudbright,church & graveyard,Kirk Holm
Medieval · Church & graveyard,kirk holm

Old Kirkcudbright,church & graveyard,Kirk Holm

Scotland
HES SM2935
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church & graveyard,kirk holm
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Old Kirkcudbright is a medieval church and graveyard located on Kirk Holm in Ayrshire, Scotland. The site represents an important early ecclesiastical establishment, with the church structure dating to the medieval period, though the exact construction date remains uncertain within standard archaeological assessment. The graveyard surrounding the church reflects centuries of burial practice and community use, indicating sustained religious and social significance within the local area. The monument is now designated by Historic Environment Scotland and represents a key example of medieval parish infrastructure in southwestern Scotland.

Old Kirkcudbright,church & graveyard,Kirk Holm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2935. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Old Kirkcudbright,church & graveyard,Kirk Holm?

Old Kirkcudbright is a medieval church and graveyard located on Kirk Holm in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2935.

What period does Old Kirkcudbright,church & graveyard,Kirk Holm date from?

Old Kirkcudbright,church & graveyard,Kirk Holm dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a church & graveyard,kirk holm. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Old Kirkcudbright,church & graveyard,Kirk Holm?

Old Kirkcudbright,church & graveyard,Kirk Holm 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 SM2935.

What other scheduled monuments are near Old Kirkcudbright,church & graveyard,Kirk Holm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Duniewick Camp,dun,Knockdolian (1.3 km), Knockdolian Castle (1.7 km), Ardstinchar Castle (3.3 km).

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