What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Ayr, Alloway, Alloway Auld Kirk, Kirkyard as Burial Ground (medieval), Churchyard (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Medieval burial ground and churchyard associated with Alloway Auld Kirk, a site linked to Robert Burns’ poem "Tam o' Shanter." The site reflects long-standing Christian burial practices in South Ayrshire.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Alloway Auld KirkHeritage attraction · 9 yd
CambusdoonCross Slab (early Medieval) · 32 yd
Ayr, Alloway, Alloway Parish ChurchChurch (mid 19th Century), Churchyard (post Medieval) · 62 yd
Alloway, Shanter WayNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 89 yd
Ayr, Alloway Kirk, 'mungo's Well'Holy Well (medieval) · 108 yd
Ayr, Alloway, Railway BridgeRailway Bridge (20th Century) · 125 yd
Robert Burns Birthplace MuseumMuseum · 208 yd
Brigend CastleCastle (medieval) · 459 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 615 yd
Dunure RoadNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1149 yd
Greenan CastleFort (prehistoric) - (medieval) · 1.4 mi
Alton WoodWood · 1.6 mi