Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPortpatrick,old parish kirk
Old parish kirk

Portpatrick,old parish kirk

Scotland
HES SM2008
Site type
Old parish kirk
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Portpatrick Old Parish Kirk is a medieval parish church located in Wigtownshire, south-west Scotland. The kirk served the local community as the principal place of worship and represents the ecclesiastical infrastructure of the parish during the medieval and early modern periods. The structure exhibits characteristics typical of Scottish parish churches, with evidence of construction and modification spanning several centuries. The site retains historical significance as a marker of settlement and religious life in this coastal region of Dumfries and Galloway.

Portpatrick,old parish kirk is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2008. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Portpatrick,old parish kirk?

Portpatrick Old Parish Kirk is a medieval parish church located in Wigtownshire, south-west Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2008.

Who is responsible for protecting Portpatrick,old parish kirk?

Portpatrick,old parish kirk 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 SM2008.

What other scheduled monuments are near Portpatrick,old parish kirk?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fort Cottage,fort 1360m WSW of (0.6 km), Dunskey Castle (0.9 km), Port O`Spittal,motte 1120m W of (3.2 km).

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