Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEarlsferry,chapel
Medieval · Chapel

Earlsferry,chapel

Scotland
HES SM834
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Earlsferry Chapel is a medieval religious structure located in Fife, Scotland, situated within the parish of Earlsferry. The chapel dates to the medieval period and represents a modest ecclesiastical building typical of rural Scottish chapelry foundations. Like many small chapels of its era, it would have served the spiritual needs of the local community, though detailed documentary records of its foundation and dedication remain limited. The site retains archaeological and architectural significance as evidence of medieval religious provision in the East Neuk of Fife, reflecting the pattern of chapel construction across lowland Scotland during the Middle Ages.

Earlsferry,chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM834. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earlsferry,chapel?

Earlsferry Chapel is a medieval religious structure located in Fife, Scotland, situated within the parish of Earlsferry. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM834.

What period does Earlsferry,chapel date from?

Earlsferry,chapel dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a chapel. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Earlsferry,chapel?

Earlsferry,chapel 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 SM834.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earlsferry,chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ardross Castle (3 km), Newark Castle & dovecot (4.1 km), Easter Pitcorthie,standing stone 300m W of (4.9 km).

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