Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Mackessog's Church,Auchterarder
Auchterarder

St Mackessog's Church,Auchterarder

Scotland
HES SM5590
Site type
Auchterarder
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

St Mackessog's Church is a medieval parish church located in Auchterarder, Perthshire, Scotland. The church is dedicated to Saint Mackessog, a figure of early Christian significance in Scotland, and occupies an important position within the ecclesiastical landscape of the region. The surviving structure dates substantially from the medieval period, though the site may have earlier Christian origins. The church remains a notable example of Scottish parish church architecture and represents the continuity of Christian worship in Auchterarder from medieval times onwards.

St Mackessog's Church,Auchterarder is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5590. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Mackessog's Church,Auchterarder?

St Mackessog's Church is a medieval parish church located in Auchterarder, Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5590.

Who is responsible for protecting St Mackessog's Church,Auchterarder?

St Mackessog's Church,Auchterarder 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 SM5590.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Mackessog's Church,Auchterarder?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lochie, enclosure 350m SE of (2.8 km), Ogle Hill,fort (3.3 km), Loaninghead, fort 350m NE of (4.7 km).

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