Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMuthill, church and tower
Medieval · Church and tower

Muthill, church and tower

Scotland
HES SM90225
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church and tower
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Muthill Church and Tower is a medieval ecclesiastical complex located in Perthshire, Scotland, comprising a substantial stone church building with an associated tower structure. The site dates principally from the medieval period, with the tower representing a particularly significant survival of Scottish ecclesiastical architecture from that era. The church building itself reflects the religious importance of Muthill as a parochial centre during the Middle Ages, and the tower would have served both defensive and ecclesiastical functions typical of medieval Scottish churches in this region. The physical remains demonstrate the substantial investment in ecclesiastical infrastructure that characterised medieval Perthshire, with the stone construction and scale of the surviving structures testifying to the site's enduring historical significance.

Muthill, church and tower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90225. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Muthill, church and tower?

Muthill Church and Tower is a medieval ecclesiastical complex located in Perthshire, Scotland, comprising a substantial stone church building with an associated tower structure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90225.

What period does Muthill, church and tower date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Muthill, church and tower?

Muthill, church and tower 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 SM90225.

What other scheduled monuments are near Muthill, church and tower?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kaims Cottage, Roman Road 165m NNE of (4.1 km), Kaims Castle Roman Fortlet (4.2 km), Kaims Cottage, Roman road 75m SW of (4.3 km).

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