Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWesthaugh of Tulliemet,cross slab 180m SE of
Cross slab

Westhaugh of Tulliemet,cross slab 180m SE of

Scotland
HES SM1628
Site type
Cross slab
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Westhaugh of Tulliemet is a cross slab situated in Perthshire, Scotland. The monument stands on bedrock of the Southern Highland Group, sedimentary rocks formed during the Middle Cambrian period, comprising psammite and pelite that have been subject to considerable geological compression and metamorphism over more than 500 million years. The slab is positioned approximately 180 metres south-east of Tulliemet itself.

Cross slabs of this type typically date to the Early Medieval period in Scotland, ranging from around the 6th to 10th centuries. They represent a distinctive form of Christian monument, carved with incised or relief crosses and often other symbolic designs. Such slabs frequently served as markers of burial places, territorial boundaries, or sites of religious significance within early Pictish and Scottish communities.

The monument is protected by Historic Environment Scotland as a scheduled monument under the reference number SM1628, ensuring its preservation as an important archaeological and cultural asset. Its survival on the ancient metamorphic bedrock of Perthshire contributes to our understanding of early Christian practices and settlement patterns in medieval Scotland.

Westhaugh of Tulliemet,cross slab 180m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1628. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Westhaugh of Tulliemet,cross slab 180m SE of?

Westhaugh of Tulliemet is a cross slab situated in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1628.

Who is responsible for protecting Westhaugh of Tulliemet,cross slab 180m SE of?

Westhaugh of Tulliemet,cross slab 180m SE of 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 SM1628.

What other scheduled monuments are near Westhaugh of Tulliemet,cross slab 180m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clach Glas, standing stone 130m WSW of Westhaugh of Tulliemet (0.3 km), Kindallachan, standing stone (1.3 km), Kincraigie, homestead 170m NNW of (1.7 km).

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The ground beneath

The bedrock under Westhaugh of Tulliemet,cross slab 180m SE of

Westhaugh of Tulliemet,cross slab 180m SE of stands on Southern Highland Group, bedrock that formed in the Middle Cambrian. The rock here is psammite and pelite.