Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSouthwick Church

Southwick Church

Scotland
HES SM7876
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Southwick Church is a medieval parish church situated in Kirkcudbrightshire in south-western Scotland. The building dates from the medieval period and represents the ecclesiastical architecture typical of rural Scottish parishes, though specific phases of construction and subsequent alteration require reference to detailed archaeological or architectural survey records. The church stands as evidence of the ecclesiastical organisation of the region during the medieval era and its continuing importance to the local community. Like many Scottish parish churches of its class, Southwick Church would have served as the spiritual and social centre of its parish throughout the medieval and early modern periods.

Southwick Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7876. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Southwick Church?

Southwick Church is a medieval parish church situated in Kirkcudbrightshire in south-western Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7876.

Who is responsible for protecting Southwick Church?

Southwick 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 SM7876.

What other scheduled monuments are near Southwick Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Auchenskeock Castle (2.2 km), Slewcairn, two cairns (4.9 km), Slewcairn, hut circle on W bank of Mid Burn (5.1 km).

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