Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Bean's Church,Kinkell
Kinkell

St Bean's Church,Kinkell

Scotland
HES SM5952
Site type
Kinkell
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Bean's Church, Kinkell is a medieval parish church situated in Perthshire, Scotland, whose origins likely date to the twelfth or thirteenth century. The church stands as evidence of early Christian settlement and ecclesiastical organisation in the region, serving the local community through the medieval period. The surviving structure demonstrates the architectural characteristics typical of medieval Scottish parish churches, with stonework that reflects both its original construction and subsequent repairs undertaken during its long use. The site remains an important archaeological and historical record of medieval religious life in Perthshire.

St Bean's Church,Kinkell is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5952. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Bean's Church,Kinkell?

St Bean's Church, Kinkell is a medieval parish church situated in Perthshire, Scotland, whose origins likely date to the twelfth or thirteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5952.

Who is responsible for protecting St Bean's Church,Kinkell?

St Bean's Church,Kinkell 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 SM5952.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Bean's Church,Kinkell?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lochie, enclosure 350m SE of (5.1 km), Ogle Hill,fort (5.7 km), Ben Effray,fort (6.3 km).

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