Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTingwall Parish Church, burial aisle 20m SSE of
Burial aisle

Tingwall Parish Church, burial aisle 20m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM10810
Site type
Burial aisle
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tingwall Parish Church burial aisle is an ancient burial structure located approximately 20 metres south-southeast of Tingwall Parish Church in Shetland, Scotland. The aisle represents a medieval or early modern burial facility associated with the parish church, reflecting the religious and funerary practices of Shetland's communities during its period of use. The structure survives as a substantial stone-built chamber, typical of burial aisles constructed to serve the burial needs of the local population and potentially notable families within the parish. Its designation as a scheduled monument recognises its archaeological and historical importance to the understanding of Shetland's ecclesiastical heritage and mortuary practices.

Tingwall Parish Church, burial aisle 20m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10810. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tingwall Parish Church, burial aisle 20m SSE of?

Tingwall Parish Church burial aisle is an ancient burial structure located approximately 20 metres south-southeast of Tingwall Parish Church in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10810.

Who is responsible for protecting Tingwall Parish Church, burial aisle 20m SSE of?

Tingwall Parish Church, burial aisle 20m SSE of 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 SM10810.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tingwall Parish Church, burial aisle 20m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Scord Junction, burnt mound 320m SSE of Utnabrake (3.7 km), Scalloway Castle (4.7 km), Wick, chapel and burial ground 60m ENE of (5 km).

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