Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTaynuilt, Old Parish Church of Muckairn, tombstones and burial ground.
Medieval · Old parish church of muckairn, tombstones and burial ground.

Taynuilt, Old Parish Church of Muckairn, tombstones and burial ground.

Scotland
HES SM3762
Period
Medieval
Site type
Old parish church of muckairn, tombstones and burial ground.
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

The Old Parish Church of Muckairn at Taynuilt is a medieval parish church with associated tombstones and burial ground in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site represents the spiritual centre of the former parish of Muckairn and contains monuments spanning several centuries of local burial practice. The church structure and its surrounding graveyard reflect the longstanding importance of this location as a place of worship and interment for the Taynuilt community. The tombstones preserved at the site provide evidence of the parish's social and commemorative traditions across the medieval and post-medieval periods.

Taynuilt, Old Parish Church of Muckairn, tombstones and burial ground. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3762. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Taynuilt, Old Parish Church of Muckairn, tombstones and burial ground.?

The Old Parish Church of Muckairn at Taynuilt is a medieval parish church with associated tombstones and burial ground in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3762.

What period does Taynuilt, Old Parish Church of Muckairn, tombstones and burial ground. date from?

Taynuilt, Old Parish Church of Muckairn, tombstones and burial ground. dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a old parish church of muckairn, tombstones and burial ground.. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Taynuilt, Old Parish Church of Muckairn, tombstones and burial ground.?

Taynuilt, Old Parish Church of Muckairn, tombstones 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 SM3762.

What other scheduled monuments are near Taynuilt, Old Parish Church of Muckairn, tombstones and burial ground.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Mhuirageul,dun SE of Taynuilt (1.2 km), Cladh na h'Annaid, burial ground 280m SE of Corachie Farm (1.9 km), Barguillean Farm,dun 250m SSW of (3.5 km).

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