Corpus of Scottish Medieval Parish Churches - phase 2

Description of impact

This case study is based on the second phase of the Corpus of Scottish Medieval Parish Churches project (St Andrews & Brechin dioceses), which provides a detailed assessment of the medieval fabric of 291 of the c.1,136 parish churches of pre-Reformation foundation in Scotland. Carried out in 20014-15 with funding from AHRC.The on-line Corpus has been invaluable in informing the decision-making processes of a wide range of bodies and individuals involved in preserving Scotland’s architectural heritage; including the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland and Historic Scotland; national and local societies from the Royal Archaeological Institute to the Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust; and professionals employed to work on the buildings.

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