Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTullypowrie Burn,chapel,cross slab,farmstead and mill
Medieval · Chapel,cross slab,farmstead and mill

Tullypowrie Burn,chapel,cross slab,farmstead and mill

Scotland
HES SM5446
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel,cross slab,farmstead and mill
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Tullypowrie Burn is a medieval complex in Perthshire comprising a chapel, cross slab, farmstead and mill that reflects the multi-functional nature of a rural medieval settlement. The chapel represents ecclesiastical activity in the locality, whilst the cross slab indicates ritual or commemorative practice typical of the medieval period. The farmstead and associated mill demonstrate the agricultural and industrial infrastructure that would have supported the community in this region. The site survives as an important record of medieval rural settlement patterns in Perthshire, combining religious, domestic and economic elements characteristic of the period.

Tullypowrie Burn,chapel,cross slab,farmstead and mill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5446. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tullypowrie Burn,chapel,cross slab,farmstead and mill?

Tullypowrie Burn is a medieval complex in Perthshire comprising a chapel, cross slab, farmstead and mill that reflects the multi-functional nature of a rural medieval settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5446.

What period does Tullypowrie Burn,chapel,cross slab,farmstead and mill date from?

Tullypowrie Burn,chapel,cross slab,farmstead and mill dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a chapel,cross slab,farmstead and mill. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Tullypowrie Burn,chapel,cross slab,farmstead and mill?

Tullypowrie Burn,chapel,cross slab,farmstead and mill 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 SM5446.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tullypowrie Burn,chapel,cross slab,farmstead and mill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dunvorist,dun 180m S of (4.5 km), Lundin, dun 500m NNE of (4.8 km), Castle Dow,hut circles 1150m SSW of,950m S of & 1300m SSE of (4.9 km).

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