Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Barevan's Church and Churchyard, Foxmoss Wood
Foxmoss wood

St Barevan's Church and Churchyard, Foxmoss Wood

Scotland
HES SM3116
Site type
Foxmoss wood
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

St Barevan's Church and Churchyard, Foxmoss Wood is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Nairnshire, Scotland. The church is dedicated to Saint Barevan, a figure associated with early Christian worship in the northern Highlands, and the site represents a place of religious significance from at least the medieval period onwards. The churchyard contains burials and reflects the continued use of the location as a burial ground through successive centuries. The woodland setting at Foxmoss preserves the church within a landscape context that may reflect patterns of settlement and land use extending back into the medieval period.

St Barevan's Church and Churchyard, Foxmoss Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3116. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Barevan's Church and Churchyard, Foxmoss Wood?

St Barevan's Church and Churchyard, Foxmoss Wood is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Nairnshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3116.

Who is responsible for protecting St Barevan's Church and Churchyard, Foxmoss Wood?

St Barevan's Church and Churchyard, Foxmoss Wood 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 SM3116.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Barevan's Church and Churchyard, Foxmoss Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Evan,fort (1 km), Rehiran Farm House, cairn 1530m ESE of (1.8 km), Easter Rattich, depopulated settlement 575m SSW of Ruallan (2.5 km).

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