Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSoulseat Abbey, abbey & burial-ground 700m NNW of Mahaar
Medieval · Abbey & burial-ground 700m nnw of mahaar

Soulseat Abbey, abbey & burial-ground 700m NNW of Mahaar

Scotland
HES SM7426
Period
Medieval
Site type
Abbey & burial-ground 700m nnw of mahaar
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Soulseat Abbey is a medieval monastic site located approximately 700 metres north-north-west of Mahaar in Wigtownshire, south-west Scotland. The abbey was founded in the twelfth century and functioned as a religious community during the medieval period. The site comprises the remains of the abbey buildings alongside an associated burial ground that served the monastic community and surrounding parish. Though fragmentary, the surviving structural evidence and earthwork features contribute to understanding medieval monasticism and land use in this region of Galloway.

Soulseat Abbey, abbey & burial-ground 700m NNW of Mahaar is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7426. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Soulseat Abbey, abbey & burial-ground 700m NNW of Mahaar?

Soulseat Abbey is a medieval monastic site located approximately 700 metres north-north-west of Mahaar in Wigtownshire, south-west Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7426.

What period does Soulseat Abbey, abbey & burial-ground 700m NNW of Mahaar date from?

Soulseat Abbey, abbey & burial-ground 700m NNW of Mahaar dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a abbey & burial-ground 700m nnw of mahaar. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Soulseat Abbey, abbey & burial-ground 700m NNW of Mahaar?

Soulseat Abbey, abbey & burial-ground 700m NNW of Mahaar 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 SM7426.

What other scheduled monuments are near Soulseat Abbey, abbey & burial-ground 700m NNW of Mahaar?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric and early medieval settlements, 260m NE of Fairfield (2.8 km), Camserney, enclosure and palisaded settlement 225m ESE of (2.9 km), Fort, 245m NE of Kildrochet House (2.9 km).

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