Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDominican Friary, 25m S of Blackfriars' Chapel, St Andrews
Medieval · 25m s of blackfriars' chapel, st andrews

Dominican Friary, 25m S of Blackfriars' Chapel, St Andrews

Scotland
HES SM13321
Period
Medieval
Site type
25m s of blackfriars' chapel, st andrews
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dominican Friary, 25m S of Blackfriars' Chapel, St Andrews is a medieval religious house located in Fife, Scotland. The friary dates to the medieval period and represents an example of Dominican monastic settlement in Scotland during the Middle Ages. The site lies in proximity to Blackfriars' Chapel, indicating the concentration of mendicant religious infrastructure within the St Andrews area. Like other Dominican establishments in medieval Scotland, the friary would have served as a centre for religious observance, learning, and pastoral care within the local community.

Dominican Friary, 25m S of Blackfriars' Chapel, St Andrews is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13321. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dominican Friary, 25m S of Blackfriars' Chapel, St Andrews?

Dominican Friary, 25m S of Blackfriars' Chapel, St Andrews is a medieval religious house located in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13321.

What period does Dominican Friary, 25m S of Blackfriars' Chapel, St Andrews date from?

Dominican Friary, 25m S of Blackfriars' Chapel, St Andrews dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a 25m s of blackfriars' chapel, st andrews. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dominican Friary, 25m S of Blackfriars' Chapel, St Andrews?

Dominican Friary, 25m S of Blackfriars' Chapel, St Andrews 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 SM13321.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dominican Friary, 25m S of Blackfriars' Chapel, St Andrews?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Andrews,West Port (0.2 km), St Andrews Cathedral and Priory and adjacent ecclesiastical remains (0.6 km), St Andrews Castle (0.6 km).

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