Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Serfs Church, Dumbarton
Dumbarton

St Serfs Church, Dumbarton

Scotland
HES SM9654
Site type
Dumbarton
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Serfs Church, Dumbarton is a medieval parish church situated in Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland. The church is dedicated to Saint Serf, a figure prominent in early Scottish ecclesiastical tradition, and occupies a site of considerable antiquity within the royal burgh. The surviving structure reflects late medieval masonry, though the site itself likely had earlier religious significance given the veneration of Saint Serf in the region. The church has been substantially altered and rebuilt over successive centuries, with the present fabric representing the accumulated changes to what was formerly the principal parish church serving Dumbarton's ecclesiastical community.

St Serfs Church, Dumbarton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9654. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Serfs Church, Dumbarton?

St Serfs Church, Dumbarton is a medieval parish church situated in Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9654.

Who is responsible for protecting St Serfs Church, Dumbarton?

St Serfs Church, Dumbarton 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 SM9654.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Serfs Church, Dumbarton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craigmarloch Wood,fort (5.8 km), Kilallan, St Fillan's church and churchyard (6.2 km), Barochan Hill, Roman fort 440m NNW of Barochan House (6.3 km).

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