
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Closeburn Old Church as Burial Ground (medieval) - (post Medieval), Church (medieval) - (post Medieval), Covenanters Grave (18th Century), Mausoleum (18th Century), Bell (17th Century). 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 church and burial ground with later 18th-century additions, including a Covenanters' Grave and mausoleum. The site reflects long-term religious and commemorative use in the local community.
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Places near here
Closeburn Parish Church and Burial-groundBurial Ground (19th Century), Church (19th Century), Gate Pier(s) (19th Century), War Memorial(s) (20th Century) · 45 yd
Closeburn SchoolSchool (period Unassigned) · 262 yd
Closeburn CastleTower House (medieval) · 463 yd
CloseburnCinerary Urn (period Unassigned) · 536 yd
Closeburn MainsFarm Building(s) (18th Century), Farmhouse (18th Century) · 652 yd
Closeburn, CemeteryCemetery (20th Century) · 849 yd
Firmuir PlantationWood · 1639 yd
Great HillMountain / peak · 2.2 mi
White HillMountain / peak · 2.3 mi
Thornhill, Morton CemeteryCemetery (19th Century) · 2.5 mi
Lag TowerTower House (medieval) · 4.1 mi
Moss PlantationWood · 4.4 miOther information
Photo: Walter Baxter · CC BY-SA 2.0