Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt John's Church,old parish church and burial ground,Gamrie
Medieval · Old parish church and burial ground,gamrie

St John's Church,old parish church and burial ground,Gamrie

Scotland
HES SM5678
Period
Medieval
Site type
Old parish church and burial ground,gamrie
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

St John's Church, old parish church and burial ground, Gamrie is a medieval parish church and associated burial ground located in Banffshire, Scotland. The church represents an important example of parochial ecclesiastical provision in the north-east of Scotland, serving the local community from the medieval period onwards. The site retains its burial ground, which contains monuments and interments reflecting centuries of parochial use. As a designated heritage asset, the church and its grounds constitute a significant record of medieval and post-medieval religious and social practice in the region.

St John's Church,old parish church and burial ground,Gamrie is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5678. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St John's Church,old parish church and burial ground,Gamrie?

St John's Church, old parish church and burial ground, Gamrie is a medieval parish church and associated burial ground located in Banffshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5678.

What period does St John's Church,old parish church and burial ground,Gamrie date from?

St John's Church,old parish church and burial ground,Gamrie dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a old parish church and burial ground,gamrie. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting St John's Church,old parish church and burial ground,Gamrie?

St John's Church,old parish church and burial ground,Gamrie 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 SM5678.

What other scheduled monuments are near St John's Church,old parish church and burial ground,Gamrie?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle of Findon,fort & castle (0.3 km), Law of Melrose, cairn (3.4 km), Blackhillocks, hut circle 710m SE of (4.1 km).

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