Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Aula's Church

St Aula's Church

Scotland
HES SM5343
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

St Aula's Church is a ruined medieval church located in Ross-shire, Scotland. The structure dates from the medieval period and stands as a testament to early Christian settlement and religious activity in the northern Highlands. The church survives in fragmentary form, with architectural elements typical of medieval Scottish ecclesiastical buildings. Its designation as a scheduled monument reflects its significance as evidence of medieval parish organisation and the Christianisation of Ross-shire during the medieval era.

St Aula's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5343. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Aula's Church?

St Aula's Church is a ruined medieval church located in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5343.

Who is responsible for protecting St Aula's Church?

St Aula's 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 SM5343.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Aula's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gress Cemetery,souterrain (0.1 km), Gress Lodge,souterrain (0.5 km), Carn a'Mharc,chambered cairn NW of Gress Lodge (2.9 km).

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