Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDunkeld Cathedral

Dunkeld Cathedral

Scotland
HES SM90119
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dunkeld Cathedral is a medieval cathedral church located in Perthshire, Scotland, founded in the early 13th century as the seat of a bishop. The surviving remains, which date primarily to the 13th and 15th centuries, consist of the cathedral choir and portions of the nave, constructed in the Romanesque and later Gothic architectural styles with characteristic pointed arches and substantial stone work. The cathedral was a major ecclesiastical centre and pilgrimage destination in medieval Scotland, housing relics associated with Saint Columba. Following the Scottish Reformation in the 16th century, the building fell into decay, though the choir was partially restored in the 19th century and remains substantially intact as one of Scotland's significant medieval ecclesiastical monuments.

Dunkeld Cathedral is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90119. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dunkeld Cathedral?

Dunkeld Cathedral is a medieval cathedral church located in Perthshire, Scotland, founded in the early 13th century as the seat of a bishop. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90119.

Who is responsible for protecting Dunkeld Cathedral?

Dunkeld Cathedral 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 SM90119.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dunkeld Cathedral?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dunkeld, two standing stones 450m WNW of Newtyle (2.6 km), Little Trochry, cairn, 150m NW of (4.5 km), Kemp's Hold,fort (4.7 km).

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