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The Medieval Period (1100AD - 1499AD)

The Medieval Church

The Medieval Church

In the medieval period the church was a great power in the land. Endowed by the lords, it held large areas of land in south west Scotland and the majority of the parish churches, linked to either bishoprics or monastic orders. The church was the centre of education, offering legal and clerical skills, and educated, powerful men to influence national events. The church also provided the only social services available to the population in general.

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