Scheduled MonumentsScotlandUnthank,church & burial ground 100m E of
Medieval · Church & burial ground

Unthank,church & burial ground 100m E of

Scotland
HES SM4768
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church & burial ground
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Unthank Church and burial ground is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, situated approximately one hundred metres east of Unthank settlement. The site comprises the remains of a parish church alongside its associated burial ground, both representing typical medieval religious infrastructure of the Scottish Lowlands. The church dates to the medieval period, though precise founding dates require reference to parochial records and archaeological evidence. The burial ground remains an important indicator of settlement patterns and social organisation in medieval Dumfriesshire, though the visible architectural remains are limited and the site has been subject to degradation over subsequent centuries.

Unthank,church & burial ground 100m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4768. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Unthank,church & burial ground 100m E of?

Unthank Church and burial ground is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, situated approximately one hundred metres east of Unthank settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4768.

What period does Unthank,church & burial ground 100m E of date from?

Unthank,church & burial ground 100m E of dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a church & burial ground. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Unthank,church & burial ground 100m E of?

Unthank,church & burial ground 100m E 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 SM4768.

What other scheduled monuments are near Unthank,church & burial ground 100m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hoghill,settlements 250m ENE & 500m NNE of (5.2 km), Potholm,palisaded settlement 850m ENE of (7.2 km), Henwell,settlement 100m E of (7.4 km).

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