Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Peter's Church,old parish church,Peterhead
Medieval · Old parish church,peterhead

St Peter's Church,old parish church,Peterhead

Scotland
HES SM5661
Period
Medieval
Site type
Old parish church,peterhead
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Peter's Church is a medieval parish church located in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, representing an important centre of Christian worship in this coastal settlement. The church stands as evidence of the ecclesiastical infrastructure that developed in the region during the medieval period, serving the spiritual needs of the local community. As the old parish church of Peterhead, it reflects the religious and social organisation of medieval Scotland, with its architectural form typical of parish churches constructed to serve a defined territorial congregation. The site's survival and continued recognition as a heritage monument underscores its significance to the understanding of Aberdeenshire's medieval religious landscape.

St Peter's Church,old parish church,Peterhead is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5661. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Peter's Church,old parish church,Peterhead?

St Peter's Church is a medieval parish church located in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, representing an important centre of Christian worship in this coastal settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5661.

What period does St Peter's Church,old parish church,Peterhead date from?

St Peter's Church,old parish church,Peterhead dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a old parish church,peterhead. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting St Peter's Church,old parish church,Peterhead?

St Peter's Church,old parish church,Peterhead 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 SM5661.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Peter's Church,old parish church,Peterhead?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mount Pleasant,enclosure (3.2 km), Inverugie Castle (3.3 km), Castle Hill,motte SW of Hallmoss Farm (3.5 km).

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