Fowlis Wester

Fowlis Wester is a small village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It is around 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) east of Crieff and 19 kilometres (12 mi) west of Perth. The parish of Fowlis Wester includes the Abercairny estate to the south-west.

St Bean's Church, Fowlis Wester

The 13th-century parish church is dedicated to Saint Bean and was restored in 1927.[1] The category B listed building retains original medieval features including a leper's squint.[2] Inside the church is an 8th-century Pictish cross-slab, a replica of which stands in the village square. The slab is carved with a Celtic cross on one side, and the other side bears typically Pictish symbols as well as carvings of animals and people.[3]

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References

  1. "Fowlis Wester Parish Church". Scotland's Churches Trust. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
  2. Historic Environment Scotland. "Parish Church (St. Beanus)  (Category B) (LB12246)". Retrieved 28 March 2019.
  3. "Fowlis Wester Sculptured Stone: History". Historic Environment Scotland. Retrieved 28 March 2019.



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