Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPrestwick, Old Parish Church
Medieval · Old parish church

Prestwick, Old Parish Church

Scotland
HES SM5883
Period
Medieval
Site type
Old parish church
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Prestwick Old Parish Church is a medieval parish church located in Ayrshire, Scotland, with origins dating to the medieval period. The church served as the principal place of worship for the parish of Prestwick and reflects the religious and social organization of medieval ecclesiastical settlement in this region of southwest Scotland. The surviving structure demonstrates characteristic features of Scottish medieval church architecture, though the building has undergone alterations and repairs across subsequent centuries. The church remains an important monument to the medieval parochial system and the spiritual life of the Prestwick community from its establishment through to the present day.

Prestwick, Old Parish Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5883. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Prestwick, Old Parish Church?

Prestwick Old Parish Church is a medieval parish church located in Ayrshire, Scotland, with origins dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5883.

What period does Prestwick, Old Parish Church date from?

Prestwick, Old Parish Church dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a old parish church. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Prestwick, Old Parish Church?

Prestwick, Old Parish Church 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 SM5883.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prestwick, Old Parish Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ayr Fort Gate, nos.2 and 2A Montgomerie Terrace, Ayr (4.7 km), Ayr Fort Wall (part), Arran Terrace, Ayr (4.7 km), Ayr Fort Wall (part), Ailsa Place, Ayr (4.8 km).

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