Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPaisley Abbey, drain 75m SSW of
Drain

Paisley Abbey, drain 75m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM8078
Site type
Drain
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Paisley Abbey Drain, located 75 metres south-southwest of Paisley Abbey in Renfrewshire, is an ancient drain associated with the medieval monastic settlement. The drain represents infrastructure integral to the functioning of the abbey precinct, likely dating to the medieval period when the abbey was in active use. Such drainage systems were essential features of monastic establishments, facilitating water management and sanitation within the complex. The feature is recorded in the historic environment record under HES INSPIRE designation SM8078.

Paisley Abbey, drain 75m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8078. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Paisley Abbey, drain 75m SSW of?

Paisley Abbey Drain, located 75 metres south-southwest of Paisley Abbey in Renfrewshire, is an ancient drain associated with the medieval monastic settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8078.

Who is responsible for protecting Paisley Abbey, drain 75m SSW of?

Paisley Abbey, drain 75m SSW of 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 SM8078.

What other scheduled monuments are near Paisley Abbey, drain 75m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rosshall Mains, enclosure 220m W of (2.2 km), Stanely Castle (3.1 km), Inchinnan, site of All Hallows Church (4.2 km).

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