Scheduled MonumentsScotlandChurch of Pert, church and burial ground
Medieval · Church and burial ground

Church of Pert, church and burial ground

Scotland
HES SM2989
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church and burial ground
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Church of Pert is a medieval church and burial ground located in Angus, Scotland. The site represents an example of a small parish church of medieval date, reflecting the religious infrastructure of rural medieval Scotland. The church and its associated burial ground survive as archaeological monuments that contribute to understanding settlement patterns and ecclesiastical organisation in the region during the medieval period. The site is recorded within the national heritage monument record and remains of archaeological significance for its potential to illuminate aspects of medieval religious practice and community life in Angus.

Church of Pert, church and burial ground is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2989. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Church of Pert, church and burial ground?

Church of Pert is a medieval church and burial ground located in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2989.

What period does Church of Pert, church and burial ground date from?

Church of Pert, church and burial ground dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a church and burial ground. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Church of Pert, church and burial ground?

Church of Pert, church and burial ground is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM2989.

What other scheduled monuments are near Church of Pert, church and burial ground?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Arrat, burial ground and hospital 65m E of Magdalene's Chapel Cottage (7 km), Arrat's Mill, barrows 535m NE of (7.2 km), Balwyllo,enclosures and cropmarks 300m SW of (7.3 km).

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