Description

The monument consists of the site of a pre-Reformation Chapel (thought to have been called St Christopher's) within a walled burial ground.

The oval burial ground is raised on a knoll and measures 33m N-S by 40m E-W. The area is overgrown and it is difficult to locate the precise site of the chapel because of the confusion of rough stone grave markers. On the summit of the knoll, in the SE portion of the cemetery, there is a level area where two linear mounds at right

angles may represent wall footings. There is a plain stone font within this area.

The area to be scheduled is oval measuring a maximum of 33m N-S by 40m E-W to include the entire burial ground as shown in red on the accompanying map.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

Statement of Scheduling

The monument is of national importance in its own right as a significant field monument. It is an integral feature in the physical landscape and the focus of local legend and history dependant on its location and character. It preserves the remains of a medieval church. Important information relating to our understanding of the archaeology of the church or churches on the site and the length of time the site has been used for burial purposes may be available through research and by excavation.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

Sources

Bibliography

RCAHMS records the monument as NB 03 SW 2.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland