Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMoncreiffe House, chapel
Medieval · Chapel

Moncreiffe House, chapel

Scotland
HES SM9601
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moncreiffe House Chapel is a medieval chapel located in Perthshire, Scotland, forming part of the Moncreiffe estate complex. The chapel dates from the medieval period and represents an important element of domestic religious provision within a significant Scottish landed estate. As a private chapel attached to a major house, it reflects the religious practices and architectural traditions of medieval Scottish gentry, serving the spiritual needs of the Moncreiffe family and their household. The structure preserves evidence of its medieval origins whilst having undergone modifications during subsequent periods of occupation and use.

Moncreiffe House, chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9601. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moncreiffe House, chapel?

Moncreiffe House Chapel is a medieval chapel located in Perthshire, Scotland, forming part of the Moncreiffe estate complex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9601.

What period does Moncreiffe House, chapel date from?

Moncreiffe House, 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 Moncreiffe House, chapel?

Moncreiffe House, 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 SM9601.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moncreiffe House, chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Law of Dumbuils, fort (4.3 km), Carey, Roman temporary camp and enclosure, Abernethy (4.5 km), West Dron Cottages, cup-marked stone 800m SSW of (4.6 km).

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