Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Bride's Church, Douglas
Douglas

St Bride's Church, Douglas

Scotland
HES SM90265
Site type
Douglas
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Bride's Church, Douglas, Lanarkshire is a medieval parish church of considerable antiquity, with origins likely extending to the twelfth century or earlier. The church occupies a significant position within the settlement of Douglas and has served as the principal religious centre for the locality throughout the medieval period and beyond. The building displays characteristic features of Scottish parish church architecture, though it has undergone various modifications and repairs across successive centuries. The site remains an important monument to the ecclesiastical life and organisation of medieval Lanarkshire, with St Bride's maintaining historical continuity as a place of worship from its medieval foundation through to the present day.

St Bride's Church, Douglas is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90265. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Bride's Church, Douglas?

St Bride's Church, Douglas, Lanarkshire is a medieval parish church of considerable antiquity, with origins likely extending to the twelfth century or earlier. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90265.

Who is responsible for protecting St Bride's Church, Douglas?

St Bride's Church, Douglas 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 SM90265.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Bride's Church, Douglas?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Thorril Castle,bastle house 450m NNE of Parkhead (2.9 km), Auchensaugh Hill,cairn (4.1 km), Thirstone,stone circle 1300m NNW of (5.9 km).

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