Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Trothan's Church

St Trothan's Church

Scotland
HES SM5566
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

St Trothan's Church is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Caithness, northern Scotland. The church represents a significant example of early Christian settlement in the far north of Scotland, with origins likely dating to the medieval period. The site reflects the religious and cultural importance of Christianity in Caithness during the medieval era. Like many small parish churches in the region, St Trothan's represents the infrastructure of Christian worship and community life in the remote northern Highlands.

St Trothan's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5566. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Trothan's Church?

St Trothan's Church is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Caithness, northern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5566.

Who is responsible for protecting St Trothan's Church?

St Trothan's Church 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 SM5566.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Trothan's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring Hillock, cairn 280m S of Breezy Brae (1.6 km), Stemster Hill, chambered cairn 1180m ENE of (4.2 km), Stemster, long cairn 790m NNW of Roadside (4.6 km).

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