
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Markinch, St Drostan's Parish Church as Armorial Panel (17th Century), Church (18th Century), Tower (12th 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 Drostan, associated with the parish church in Markinch, is traditionally considered a 7th-century Irish monk and one of the early missionaries to Pictland. He is linked to several holy wells and healing sites in Fife, and local tradition holds that he performed miracles and offered cures for ailments, particularly those of the eyes and skin.
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Places near here
Markinch, St Drostan's Parish Church, ChurchyardBurial Ground (medieval) · 13 yd
Markinch, Kirk StreetHouse (post Medieval) · 88 yd
Markinch, Manse Road, MansefieldManse (17th Century) · 98 yd
Markinch War MemorialMonument · 201 yd
Markinch, High Street, Brunton CourtChurch (19th Century) · 289 yd
Balgonie CastleCastle (medieval), Tower House (medieval) · 1.2 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 1.4 mi
Star MossWood · 1.4 mi
Warout WoodWood · 1.6 mi
Bandon TowerTower House (medieval) · 1.9 mi
Bull StoneHeritage attraction · 2.6 mi
The Rhind HillMountain / peak · 2.8 miOther information
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