Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGrange of Elcho, nunnery 180m ENE of Tay View
Nunnery 180m ene of tay view

Grange of Elcho, nunnery 180m ENE of Tay View

Scotland
HES SM3232
Site type
Nunnery 180m ene of tay view
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Grange of Elcho is a nunnery site located in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 180 metres east-north-east of Tay View. The site represents a medieval religious establishment, likely associated with a larger monastic centre through its designation as a grange, a term denoting a dependent agricultural property of a monastery or nunnery. The physical remains and archaeological evidence indicate medieval occupation, though specific details of the founding date and architectural features require consultation of specialist archaeological records held by Historic Environment Scotland. The site's location in the fertile Tay valley reflects the typical pattern of medieval religious communities selecting agriculturally productive land for their estates.

Grange of Elcho, nunnery 180m ENE of Tay View is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3232. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Grange of Elcho, nunnery 180m ENE of Tay View?

Grange of Elcho is a nunnery site located in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 180 metres east-north-east of Tay View. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3232.

Who is responsible for protecting Grange of Elcho, nunnery 180m ENE of Tay View?

Grange of Elcho, nunnery 180m ENE of Tay View 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 SM3232.

What other scheduled monuments are near Grange of Elcho, nunnery 180m ENE of Tay View?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bridge of Earn, Old Bridge of Earn (3.3 km), Settlement, 130m NNE of Ballendrick House (4.6 km), Law of Dumbuils, fort (6.2 km).

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