Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDuffus, St Peter's Church and churchyard
Medieval · St peter's church and churchyard

Duffus, St Peter's Church and churchyard

Scotland
HES SM90106
Period
Medieval
Site type
St peter's church and churchyard
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Duffus, St Peter's Church and churchyard is a medieval parish church located in Morayshire, Scotland. The church belongs to the medieval period and occupies a significant position within the local ecclesiastical landscape of the region. The site comprises both the church structure itself and its associated churchyard, which together form an important record of medieval religious practice and settlement in Moray. The church and its burial ground represent continuity of worship and community use from the medieval period onwards.

Duffus, St Peter's Church and churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90106. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Duffus, St Peter's Church and churchyard?

Duffus, St Peter's Church and churchyard is a medieval parish church located in Morayshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90106.

What period does Duffus, St Peter's Church and churchyard date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Duffus, St Peter's Church and churchyard?

Duffus, St Peter's Church and churchyard 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 SM90106.

What other scheduled monuments are near Duffus, St Peter's Church and churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Duffus Castle (2 km), Sculptor's Cave,Covesea (2 km), Tappoch,burial mound and cemetery (3.3 km).

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