Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Serf's Priory

St Serf's Priory

Scotland
HES SM90271
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

St Serf's Priory is a medieval religious house located on the island of Loch Leven in Kinross-shire, Scotland. The priory was founded in the early medieval period and became an important Augustinian establishment, serving as a significant centre of religious life in the region. The surviving remains include substantial stone structures characteristic of medieval priory architecture, though the site has been subject to considerable change and deterioration over the centuries. The priory's isolated island location made it an important spiritual and economic centre during the medieval period, and it retained importance until the Reformation in the sixteenth century.

St Serf's Priory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90271. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Serf's Priory?

St Serf's Priory is a medieval religious house located on the island of Loch Leven in Kinross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90271.

Who is responsible for protecting St Serf's Priory?

St Serf's Priory 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 SM90271.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Serf's Priory?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Classlochie, souterrain 320m NE of (2.6 km), Classlochie, ring-ditches 300m ESE of (2.6 km), Benarty Hill, fort (2.8 km).

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