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Soutra Aisle is a medieval burial aisle and part of the site of a medieval hospital located in East Lothian, Scotland. The aisle dates from the medieval period and represents the remains of what was once a significant charitable institution serving the local population. The surviving stonework of the aisle provides evidence of the architectural and religious functions of the site, reflecting the importance of monastic and charitable provision in medieval Scotland. Excavation and study of the site have revealed material culture associated with both the hospital's medical practice and the burial practices of those interred there, making Soutra an important archaeological resource for understanding medieval healthcare and mortality in Scotland.
Soutra Aisle, burial aisle and part of site of medieval hospital is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3067. View the official record →
Soutra Aisle is a medieval burial aisle and part of the site of a medieval hospital located in East Lothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3067.
Soutra Aisle, burial aisle and part of site of medieval hospital dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a burial aisle and part of site of medieval hospital. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Soutra Aisle, burial aisle and part of site of medieval hospital 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 SM3067.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Over Hartside,enclosure 300m N of (4.2 km), Kirktonhill,fort 400m WSW of (4.4 km), Hartside, scooped homesteads 330m SSE of (5.4 km).
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