Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland
Cupar Old and St Michael of Tarvit Parish Church
In or near Cupar.
Cupar Old and St Michael of Tarvit Parish Church — category A listed building-listed abbey in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Jackie Proven — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cupar · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Cupar Old and St Michael of Tarvit Parish Church, the nearest railway station is Cupar, located 0.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is KY15 5AL. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Cupar Old and St Michael of Tarvit Parish Church is a category A listed building-listed abbey in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB24138). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 01/02/1972 Local Authority Fife Planning Authority Fife Burgh Cupar NGR NO 37303 14308 Coordinates 337303, 714308 — Walled enclosure with SW extension (1815) and further section (1846) S of Ashlar Lane. Interesting collection of gravestones, some notable mural monuments now badly weathered.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Cupar Museum and Heritage Centre showcases a variety of photographs, documents, and artefacts related to the history of Cupar. The exhibitions cover significant historical periods, from early Pictish settlements to the town's development as a Royal Burgh and market town.
Place summary
Cupar Old and St Michael of Tarvit Parish Church is an abbey located in central Scotland, postcode KY15. It is designated as a category A listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3173, -3.0152
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY15 5AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Phone
- 01334 844979
- Nearest railway station
- Cupar — 0.4 km
- Official site
- cuparheritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q112152438 (CC0)
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Corn Exchange, St Catherine Street, Cupar
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Cupar Heritage Centre
Museums · 0.4 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cupar Old and St Michael of Tarvit Parish Church?
- Cupar Old and St Michael of Tarvit Parish Church is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY15 5AL).
- What is Cupar Old and St Michael of Tarvit Parish Church?
- Cupar Old and St Michael of Tarvit Parish Church — category A listed building-listed abbey in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cupar Old and St Michael of Tarvit Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Cupar, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY15 5AL.
- Is Cupar Old and St Michael of Tarvit Parish Church a listed building?
- Cupar Old and St Michael of Tarvit Parish Church is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- How do I get to Cupar Old and St Michael of Tarvit Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Cupar, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY15 5AL.