Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Cyrus, Old Parish Church
Medieval · Old parish church

St Cyrus, Old Parish Church

Scotland
HES SM9743
Period
Medieval
Site type
Old parish church
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

St Cyrus, Old Parish Church is a medieval parish church located in Kincardineshire, Scotland. The church dates from the medieval period and represents the ecclesiastical provision for the parish of St Cyrus, which was an important settlement in this part of Aberdeenshire. The surviving structure demonstrates the architectural character typical of Scottish medieval parish churches, with evidence of stone construction reflecting the building traditions of the period. The site remains significant as a testament to the religious and social organisation of medieval Kincardineshire communities.

St Cyrus, Old Parish Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9743. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Cyrus, Old Parish Church?

St Cyrus, Old Parish Church is a medieval parish church located in Kincardineshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9743.

What period does St Cyrus, Old Parish Church date from?

St Cyrus, Old Parish Church dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a old parish church. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting St Cyrus, Old Parish Church?

St Cyrus, Old Parish 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 SM9743.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Cyrus, Old Parish Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kaim of Mathers Castle (1.3 km), Fisherhills,barrow cemetery (3.4 km), Fisherhills,fort 150m WNW of (3.5 km).

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