Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBalquhidder Parish Church

Balquhidder Parish Church

Scotland
HES SM5588
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Balquhidder Parish Church is a medieval parish church situated in Perthshire, Scotland, with origins traceable to the medieval period. The church occupies a site of considerable antiquity, associated with early Christian settlement in the Balquhidder glen, and has undergone significant reconstruction and modification over the centuries, particularly during the post-Reformation period. The surviving structure reflects the ecclesiastical priorities of successive generations, incorporating elements that span from the medieval foundation through to eighteenth-century alterations. The churchyard, which contains burials of historical note including the MacGregor family, preserves evidence of long-standing religious and community use of the site.

Balquhidder Parish Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5588. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Balquhidder Parish Church?

Balquhidder Parish Church is a medieval parish church situated in Perthshire, Scotland, with origins traceable to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5588.

Who is responsible for protecting Balquhidder Parish Church?

Balquhidder Parish 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 SM5588.

What other scheduled monuments are near Balquhidder Parish Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Edinchip,chambered cairn 650m SSW of (4 km), Wester Lix,cup-marked stone 700m E of (9.1 km).

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