Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Pitmiddle,deserted village
In or near Inchture.
Pitmiddle,deserted village in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Pitmiddle,deserted village is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Pitmiddle was a village in the Gowrie region of Perthshire, Scotland. It is now deserted, the last resident having left in 1938, with little evidence of its previous habitation. Its history dates back to the 12th century, and it is now a scheduled monument.
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Background
History
Although Pitmiddle was first called a toun in 1425, the earliest reference to the settlement is in a charter dating from 1172 to 1174. In it, William the Lion granted Ralph Rufus "Kinnaird in its right divisions except Petmeodhel belonging to Richard my clerk". This demonstrates that Pitmiddle and Kinnaird were originally royal lands: Pitmiddle belonged to the laird of Inchmartine; Kinnaird to the laird of Fingask. Pitmiddle was held by the Inchmartines for around 150 years. The village itself was never a barony, but was likely dealt with as a detached part of the barony of Longforgan. Tenants paid cain and conveth. Cain was originally a donation to a lord in recognition of his position.…
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- Coordinates
- 56.4532, -3.2271
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH14 9RA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Perth and Kinross-shire
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pitmiddle,deserted village?
- Pitmiddle,deserted village is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH14 9RA).
- What is Pitmiddle,deserted village?
- Pitmiddle,deserted village in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pitmiddle,deserted village?
- Drivers can use postcode PH14 9RA.
- Is Pitmiddle,deserted village free to visit?
- Yes, Pitmiddle,deserted village is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pitmiddle,deserted village?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PH14 9RA. It sits within the Perth and Kinross-shire parliamentary constituency.