Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Fittick's Church, Aberdeen
Aberdeen

St Fittick's Church, Aberdeen

Scotland
HES SM10400
Site type
Aberdeen
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Fittick's Church is a medieval parish church located in the Coxside area of Aberdeen, Scotland, dedicated to Saint Fittick, an early Christian missionary associated with the north-east of Scotland. The church dates primarily from the twelfth century, though it has undergone significant reconstruction and alteration in subsequent periods. The building retains elements of Romanesque character typical of Scottish medieval churches of its era, including surviving stonework from its original construction. St Fittick's has served the local community for nearly nine centuries and remains an important example of medieval ecclesiastical architecture in the Aberdeen area, reflecting the enduring Christian settlement and parish organisation of medieval Aberdeenshire.

St Fittick's Church, Aberdeen is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10400. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Fittick's Church, Aberdeen?

St Fittick's Church is a medieval parish church located in the Coxside area of Aberdeen, Scotland, dedicated to Saint Fittick, an early Christian missionary associated with the north-east of Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10400.

Who is responsible for protecting St Fittick's Church, Aberdeen?

St Fittick's Church, Aberdeen 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 SM10400.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Fittick's Church, Aberdeen?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Balnagask motte, Baxter Place, Aberdeen (0.6 km), Torry Battery, battery 130m ESE of Old South Breakwater (0.7 km), Tullos Cairn, cairn (0.9 km).

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