Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Magnus' church,burial ground and hospital
Burial ground and hospital

St Magnus' church,burial ground and hospital

Scotland
HES SM5413
Site type
Burial ground and hospital
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

St Magnus' church, burial ground and hospital is a medieval ecclesiastical complex located in Caithness, Scotland, comprising a church, associated burial ground, and hospital facility. The site dates to the medieval period and reflects the spiritual and charitable functions of the Church in northern Scotland during this era. The hospital element indicates the site's role in providing care and shelter, a common feature of medieval ecclesiastical establishments. The burial ground represents centuries of use as a place of Christian interment, while the church structure itself would have served the local community for religious worship and administration of sacraments.

St Magnus' church,burial ground and hospital is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5413. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Magnus' church,burial ground and hospital?

St Magnus' church, burial ground and hospital is a medieval ecclesiastical complex located in Caithness, Scotland, comprising a church, associated burial ground, and hospital facility. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5413.

Who is responsible for protecting St Magnus' church,burial ground and hospital?

St Magnus' church,burial ground and hospital 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 SM5413.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Magnus' church,burial ground and hospital?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ballone,broch 360m NE of,Spittal (2.1 km), Knockglass,broch E of (2.3 km), Cnoc Donn, broch 600m ESE of Dale Farm, Halkirk (2.4 km).

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