Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCreich,St Devenic's Church
Medieval · St devenic's church

Creich,St Devenic's Church

Scotland
HES SM830
Period
Medieval
Site type
St devenic's church
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Devenic's Church, Creich is a medieval parish church located in Fife, Scotland, with origins traceable to the medieval period. The church is dedicated to Saint Devenic, a figure venerated in the local ecclesiastical tradition of eastern Scotland. The building reflects the architectural character typical of Scottish medieval churches, serving as a place of worship for the surrounding parish community. The site remains an important example of medieval religious provision in the region and continues to be documented within the Scottish historical record.

Creich,St Devenic's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM830. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Creich,St Devenic's Church?

St Devenic's Church, Creich is a medieval parish church located in Fife, Scotland, with origins traceable to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM830.

What period does Creich,St Devenic's Church date from?

Creich,St Devenic's Church dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a st devenic's church. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Creich,St Devenic's Church?

Creich,St Devenic's Church 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 SM830.

What other scheduled monuments are near Creich,St Devenic's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ayton Chapel, Dunbog (4 km), Lordscairnie Castle,4800m NW of Cupar (4.1 km), Collairnie Castle (4.7 km).

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