Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTemple, Old Parish Church
Medieval · Old parish church

Temple, Old Parish Church

Scotland
HES SM1191
Period
Medieval
Site type
Old parish church
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Temple, Old Parish Church is a medieval parish church located in Midlothian, Scotland, whose origins lie in the medieval period. The church exhibits the characteristic features of a medieval Scottish parish church and would have served the spiritual and administrative needs of the local community during the Middle Ages. The site retains evidence of its medieval construction and ecclesiastical function, contributing to our understanding of parish church development in the Lothian region. The church's fabric and surviving elements reflect the medieval period's approach to ecclesiastical architecture and community provision in rural Midlothian.

Temple, Old Parish Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1191. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Temple, Old Parish Church?

Temple, Old Parish Church is a medieval parish church located in Midlothian, Scotland, whose origins lie in the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1191.

What period does Temple, Old Parish Church date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Temple, Old Parish Church?

Temple, Old Parish Church 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 SM1191.

What other scheduled monuments are near Temple, Old Parish Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosed settlement, 480m SE of Stonefieldhill Farm (1.8 km), Highwood House,enclosure 800m S of (2.3 km), Carrington Barns,enclosure 500m SE of (2.3 km).

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