Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Meddan's Church and Burial Ground

St Meddan's Church and Burial Ground

Scotland
HES SM5314
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

St Meddan's Church and Burial Ground is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The church belongs to the period of medieval parish church development in northeast Scotland, reflecting the Christianisation and parochial organisation of the region during the medieval centuries. The site comprises the remains of the church structure itself along with an associated burial ground, which would have served the local community for both worship and interment. As a scheduled ancient monument, St Meddan's represents an important archaeological record of medieval religious practice and settlement patterns in Aberdeenshire.

St Meddan's Church and Burial Ground is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5314. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Meddan's Church and Burial Ground?

St Meddan's Church and Burial Ground is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5314.

Who is responsible for protecting St Meddan's Church and Burial Ground?

St Meddan's Church and Burial Ground 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 SM5314.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Meddan's Church and Burial Ground?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standingstones,stone circle 300m NNW of (2.6 km), Bishops' Manor, manor house and chapel (4.2 km), St Mary's Chapel and graveyard (4.4 km).

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