Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Moloc's Church,Alyth
Alyth

St Moloc's Church,Alyth

Scotland
HES SM5583
Site type
Alyth
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

St Moloc's Church is a medieval parish church located in Alyth, Perthshire, with origins traceable to the early medieval period. The church is dedicated to Saint Moloc, an early Christian saint associated with the region, indicating the site's significance within the ecclesiastical landscape of medieval Scotland. The surviving structure contains architectural elements from the medieval period, though the building has undergone modification and restoration over the centuries. The church remains an important monument to the continuity of Christian worship in Alyth from the early medieval period through to the present day.

St Moloc's Church,Alyth is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5583. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Moloc's Church,Alyth?

St Moloc's Church is a medieval parish church located in Alyth, Perthshire, with origins traceable to the early medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5583.

Who is responsible for protecting St Moloc's Church,Alyth?

St Moloc's Church,Alyth 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 SM5583.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Moloc's Church,Alyth?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mudhall, unenclosed settlement E of (6.8 km), Knowehead, enclosure 300m N of (7.4 km), Wester Denhead, unenclosed settlement 120m E of (7.8 km).

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