Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Murdoch's Chapel, church and burial ground
Medieval · Church and burial ground

St Murdoch's Chapel, church and burial ground

Scotland
HES SM161
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church and burial ground
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

St Murdoch's Chapel is a medieval church and burial ground located in Angus, Scotland. The site represents an important centre of medieval religious activity and burial practice in the region, with evidence of occupation spanning the medieval period. The chapel and its associated burial ground reflect the typical pattern of ecclesiastical settlement in medieval Scotland, serving both spiritual and commemorative functions for the local community. The surviving physical remains provide archaeological evidence of medieval religious architecture and funerary practices in Angus.

St Murdoch's Chapel, church and burial ground is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM161. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Murdoch's Chapel, church and burial ground?

St Murdoch's Chapel is a medieval church and burial ground located in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM161.

What period does St Murdoch's Chapel, church and burial ground date from?

St Murdoch's Chapel, church and burial ground dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a church and burial ground. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting St Murdoch's Chapel, church and burial ground?

St Murdoch's Chapel, 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 SM161.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Murdoch's Chapel, church and burial ground?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ethie Mains,fort 750m SE of (0.6 km), Prail Castle,fort (1.6 km), Newbarns, unenclosed settlement 150m NNW of Waterside Cottage (1.8 km).

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