Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Combs, St Columba's Church
Medieval · St columba's church

St Combs, St Columba's Church

Scotland
HES SM11116
Period
Medieval
Site type
St columba's church
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

St Combs, St Columba's Church is a medieval parish church located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, dedicated to Saint Columba. The church dates from the medieval period and represents an important example of parochial religious architecture in the region. The building retains characteristic features of its medieval construction, including stonework that reflects its historical development over centuries. As a designated monument, the church forms part of the significant ecclesiastical heritage of Aberdeenshire and reflects the established patterns of Christian worship and community life in medieval Scotland.

St Combs, St Columba's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11116. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Combs, St Columba's Church?

St Combs, St Columba's Church is a medieval parish church located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, dedicated to Saint Columba. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11116.

What period does St Combs, St Columba's Church date from?

St Combs, St Columba's Church dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a st columba's church. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting St Combs, St Columba's Church?

St Combs, St Columba'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 SM11116.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Combs, St Columba's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crimond old parish church, 240m NW of Kirkton Croft (5.6 km), Netherton,standing stones & stone circle (6.1 km), Berrybrae, stone circle 470m NNE of (6.7 km).

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