What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Forres, High Street, St Leonard's Church as Church (20th Century). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
St Leonard's Church in Forres is associated with St Leonard of Port-Maurice, a 6th-century saint known in Scottish tradition for his role in converting the Picts. While no specific local cures or holy wells are directly recorded at this site, St Leonard was widely venerated in medieval Scotland, often linked to protection and the care of prisoners.
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Places near here
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Forres, High Street, Mechanics InstituteHospital (first World War), Mechanics Institute (19th Century), Town Hall (19th Century), War Memorial (20th Century) · 34 yd
Forres, Milne's Wynd, GeneralGeneral View (period Unassigned) · 53 yd
Forres, High Street, St Margaret's Roman Catholic ChurchChurch (20th Century) · 140 yd
Falconer MuseumMuseum · 151 yd
Mercat CrossMonument · 189 yd
Forres CastleCastle (medieval), Motte (medieval)(possible) · 549 yd
Forres War MemorialMemorial · 613 yd
Benromach DistilleryHeritage attraction · 679 yd
Cluny HillsWood · 822 yd
Dallas Dhu DistilleryNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.7 mi
Fairyhills QuarryNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.8 mi
MundoleTower House (medieval)(possible) · 2.0 miOther information
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