Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDull,cross,Aberfeldy
Cross,aberfeldy

Dull,cross,Aberfeldy

Scotland
HES SM1622
Site type
Cross,aberfeldy
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dull Cross is a medieval stone cross located in the parish of Dull near Aberfeldy in Perthshire, Scotland. The cross is a Christian monument of Early Medieval or Medieval date, reflecting the religious significance of the Dull area, which was an important early ecclesiastical centre in Perthshire. The cross survives as a stone monument, though details of its original form and precise dating remain matters of scholarly study. Such crosses typically served as focal points for Christian worship and community gathering in medieval Scottish parishes.

Dull,cross,Aberfeldy is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1622. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dull,cross,Aberfeldy?

Dull Cross is a medieval stone cross located in the parish of Dull near Aberfeldy in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1622.

Who is responsible for protecting Dull,cross,Aberfeldy?

Dull,cross,Aberfeldy 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 SM1622.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dull,cross,Aberfeldy?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carse Farm,stone circle 350m WNW of (0.8 km), Tirinie, three round burial mounds S and SE of (1.3 km), Croftmoraig, burial mound 300m NNW of (1.9 km).

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