Scheduled MonumentsScotlandOld Pitsligo Church and burial ground

Old Pitsligo Church and burial ground

Scotland
HES SM89
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Old Pitsligo Church and burial ground is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The church dates from the medieval period and served as the parish church for the surrounding community, with the associated burial ground representing centuries of local mortuary practice. The remains comprise the ruined church structure alongside the graveyard, which contains gravestone monuments and markers reflecting the religious and social history of the parish. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Historic Environment Record reference SM89.

Old Pitsligo Church and burial ground is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM89. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Old Pitsligo Church and burial ground?

Old Pitsligo Church and burial ground is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM89.

Who is responsible for protecting Old Pitsligo Church and burial ground?

Old Pitsligo Church and burial ground 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 SM89.

What other scheduled monuments are near Old Pitsligo Church and burial ground?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pitsligo Castle (0.7 km), Woodside, cairn 215m ESE of (0.8 km), Pittulie Castle (1.4 km).

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