Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Pittenweem
Also known as: Baile na h-Uaimh, Peit na h-Uaimhe
Pittenweem — village in Fife, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Pittenweem is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,440 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Fife, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.2131°, -2.7286°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Pittenweem ( ) is a fishing village and civil parish in Fife, on the east coast of Scotland. At the 2001 census, it had a population of 1,747.
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Background
History
The settlement has existed as a fishing village since early medieval times. The oldest structure, St. Fillan's Cave, dates from the 7th century. An Augustinian priory moved here from the Isle of May in the 13th century, but there was already a church at that time. Pittenweem Parish Church (which is attached to the local tolbooth) has a Norman doorway dating to before 1200. The gatehouse to the east is 15th century. The priory dormitory and refectory was remodelled post-Reformation (1588) to give a new function as a manse. This building was later named the "Great House". Until 1975 Pittenweem was a royal burgh, having been awarded the status by King James V (1513–42) in 1541. Founded as a…
Visiting
British power metal band Gloryhammer have a song titled "Vorpal Laserblaster of Pittenweem" on their 2023 album Return to the Kingdom of Fife.
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- Coordinates
- 56.2131, -2.7286
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY10 2LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Phone
- +44 1333 312567
- Population
- 1,440
Sources
- wikidata: Q1011685 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Pittenweem (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Pittenweem2.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pittenweem?
- Pittenweem is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY10 2LD).
- Is Pittenweem free to visit?
- Yes, Pittenweem is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pittenweem?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KY10 2LD. It sits within the North East Fife parliamentary constituency.