Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPitcairn House

Pitcairn House

Scotland
HES SM4330
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Pitcairn House is a seventeenth-century domestic dwelling located in Fife, Scotland. The house represents an important example of early modern Scottish architecture from the period following the Scottish Renaissance, constructed during a time of relative prosperity in the region. The building retains significant features characteristic of its era, including details of its original construction and layout that contribute to understanding domestic life and building practices in early modern Fife. As a scheduled ancient monument under Historic Environment Scotland's record, Pitcairn House remains an archaeological and architectural asset documenting the material culture of its period.

Pitcairn House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4330. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pitcairn House?

Pitcairn House is a seventeenth-century domestic dwelling located in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4330.

Who is responsible for protecting Pitcairn House?

Pitcairn House 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 SM4330.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pitcairn House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Balfarg Farmhouse, henge & standing stones 280m WSW of (1.3 km), Bandon Tower,Balfarg (1.7 km), Stob Cross,cross (2.6 km).

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