Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Kentigern's Church, Lanark
Lanark

St Kentigern's Church, Lanark

Scotland
HES SM1144
Site type
Lanark
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Kentigern's Church, Lanark is a medieval parish church situated in the Royal Burgh of Lanark in South Lanarkshire. The church is traditionally associated with Saint Kentigern, the sixth-century missionary credited with bringing Christianity to the Strathclyde region, though the surviving structure dates substantially from the medieval period with alterations in later centuries. The building retains features characteristic of late medieval Scottish ecclesiastical architecture, including a substantial nave and chancel arrangement. St Kentigern's has remained an important religious and community landmark throughout its history and continues to serve as an active parish church within the Church of Scotland.

St Kentigern's Church, Lanark is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1144. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Kentigern's Church, Lanark?

St Kentigern's Church, Lanark is a medieval parish church situated in the Royal Burgh of Lanark in South Lanarkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1144.

Who is responsible for protecting St Kentigern's Church, Lanark?

St Kentigern's Church, Lanark 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 SM1144.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Kentigern's Church, Lanark?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Hill,site of Lanark Castle (0.9 km), New Lanark, Mill Number Four (1.1 km), Corra Castle (1.9 km).

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