What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Kettins as Monastery (medieval)(possible). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 100m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Kettins is associated with St Cattine (or Cattin), a 7th-century Irish monk and missionary believed to have founded a monastery in the area. The site is linked to traditions of healing and pilgrimage, with a holy well possibly connected to his legacy, though specific folklore details remain scarce.
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Places near here
Kettins, School RoadNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 61 yd
Kettins ChurchyardCross Slab (pictish), Pictish Symbol Stone (pictish) · 113 yd
Kettins Parish ChurchArchitectural Fragment(s) (medieval), Bellcote (16th Century), Burial Ground (medieval) - (modern), Church (medieval), War Memorial (20th Century) · 113 yd
Kettins BridgeBridge (19th Century) (1838) · 231 yd
BeechwoodHouse (period Unassigned) · 426 yd
Coupar Angus, Candlehouse LaneNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.0 mi
Pitcur CastleTower House (16th Century) · 1.5 mi
Drumsuldry WoodWood · 1.9 mi
KeillorArmorial Panel (17th Century), Tower House (medieval) · 2.1 mi
Main PlantationWood · 2.2 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 2.5 mi
Lundie CraigsCliff · 2.6 miOther information
Photo: Richard Webb · CC BY-SA 2.0