Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Macra's Church,Kirkibost
Kirkibost

St Macra's Church,Kirkibost

Scotland
HES SM5236
Site type
Kirkibost
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Macra's Church, Kirkibost is a ruined medieval church located in Ross-shire, Scotland. The building dates to the medieval period and represents an important example of early Christian ecclesiastical architecture in the Highlands. The church is situated within a burial ground that reflects the site's long-standing significance as a place of worship and interment. The ruins preserve evidence of the church's original stone construction, which reflects the building traditions of medieval Highland communities.

St Macra's Church,Kirkibost is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5236. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Macra's Church,Kirkibost?

St Macra's Church, Kirkibost is a ruined medieval church located in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5236.

Who is responsible for protecting St Macra's Church,Kirkibost?

St Macra's Church,Kirkibost 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 SM5236.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Macra's Church,Kirkibost?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rubha nan Sidhean,cupmarked rocks and fish trap,Kirkibost (0.9 km), Airigh Mhaoldonuich,fallen standing stone (1.4 km), Aird Callanish,cairn 200m SW of,Crulivig (2.3 km).

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