NN81NE 4 c. 881 159. A House of Culdees at Muthill. A prior and two brethren are mentioned 1178-95. The latest specific reference seems to be 1236 but a prior of Muthill witnessed a charter probably of 1284-96. D E Easson 1957 Traditionally a church of the Culdees existed on the west end of Culdees estate (NN 8816). S Korner 1858 The traditional site of the church is within the area centred on NN 881 159. An avenue of trees to the SE, known as the Monk's Walk, leads to an old orchard at NN 884 157 called the Monk's Garden (Mrs Maitland Gardner, Culdees,

NN81NE 4 c. 881 159.

A House of Culdees at Muthill. A prior and two brethren are mentioned 1178-95. The latest specific reference seems to be 1236 but a prior of Muthill witnessed a charter probably of 1284-96.

D E Easson 1957

Traditionally a church of the Culdees existed on the west end of Culdees estate (NN 8816).

S Korner 1858

The traditional site of the church is within the area centred on NN 881 159. An avenue of trees to the SE, known as the Monk's Walk, leads to an old orchard at NN 884 157 called the Monk's Garden (Mrs Maitland Gardner, Culdees, Muthill).

Visited by OS (RD) 19 May 1967.

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