Archaeological sites · North West England
Kirkmadrine Stones
In or near Portpatrick.
Kirkmadrine Stones — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Kirkmadrine Stones is a archaeological located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Kirkmadrine Stones are a collection of eight carved stones that date back to the early Christian period in Scotland, with some of the oldest memorials from the 500s AD. They provide insight into the early Christian church and the history of northern Britain following Roman occupation.
Place summary
Kirkmadrine Stones are an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. The site features early Christian gravestones, notable for their intricate carvings and inscriptions, which provide insights into the region's ecclesiastical history.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7935, -4.9879
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG9 9JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Opening
- Open all year round
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- osm: node/727774953 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkmadrine Stones?
- Kirkmadrine Stones is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG9 9JZ).
- What is Kirkmadrine Stones?
- Kirkmadrine Stones — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kirkmadrine Stones?
- Drivers can use postcode DG9 9JZ.
- Is Kirkmadrine Stones free to visit?
- Yes, Kirkmadrine Stones is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kirkmadrine Stones?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG9 9JZ. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.