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Old Rayne, episcopal manse and moat is a medieval ecclesiastical complex situated in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, comprising the earthwork remains of a manse and associated moat located northeast of Old Rayne School. The site represents the physical infrastructure of episcopal authority in the region, with the manse serving as a residence for clergy or a bishop's official, whilst the moat provided both defensive capability and status symbol appropriate to a high-ranking ecclesiastical household. The monument dates to the medieval period, reflecting the significant landholdings and administrative presence of the Church in rural Aberdeenshire. The earthwork remains survive as archaeological evidence of medieval episcopal settlement patterns in northeast Scotland.
Old Rayne, episcopal manse and moat 45m ENE of Old Rayne School is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12924. View the official record →
Old Rayne, episcopal manse and moat is a medieval ecclesiastical complex situated in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, comprising the earthwork remains of a manse and associated moat located northeast of Old Rayne School. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12924.
Old Rayne, episcopal manse and moat 45m ENE of Old Rayne School 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 SM12924.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gowk Stane, standing stone 80m WSW of Craigconnack (2.8 km), Berry Hill,enclosure 600m SW of Bogend (3.3 km), Logie House, 3 symbol stones 160m W of (3.8 km).
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