Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Duthac's Church, Easter Suddie
Easter suddie

St Duthac's Church, Easter Suddie

Scotland
HES SM5571
Site type
Easter suddie
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

St Duthac's Church, Easter Suddie is a ruined medieval church located in Ross-shire, Scotland, dedicated to Saint Duthac, a venerated local saint with connections to the northern Highlands. The church represents an important centre of religious devotion in the medieval period, reflecting the significance of Saint Duthac's cult in Ross and Cromarty. The surviving fabric indicates a structure of medieval construction, typical of parochial churches established in the region during the medieval era. The site remains an archaeological and architectural record of medieval Christian settlement and worship in the Scottish Highlands.

St Duthac's Church, Easter Suddie is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5571. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Duthac's Church, Easter Suddie?

St Duthac's Church, Easter Suddie is a ruined medieval church located in Ross-shire, Scotland, dedicated to Saint Duthac, a venerated local saint with connections to the northern Highlands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5571.

Who is responsible for protecting St Duthac's Church, Easter Suddie?

St Duthac's Church, Easter Suddie 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 SM5571.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Duthac's Church, Easter Suddie?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kilmuir Old Parish Church (4.7 km), Ord Hill,fort (5.6 km), Blackhill, pit circles 300m WNW of (8.3 km).

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