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Monifieth Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Monifieth

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Monifieth history

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Toponomy

The name “Monifieth” is generally taken to derive from the Gaelic Monadh Feith, ‘Hill of the deer’ An alternative etymology Monaich Fother, ‘Monks’ Land’ has been suggested due to Monifieth’s early status as a possession of the Céli Dé monastic order.

Early history

The earliest evidence for occupation of the area surrounding Monifieth dates to the Mesolithic period. Midden pits of that age have been found nearby at Stannergate, and worked flints apparently of the same age found at Balmossie. More tangible evidence for settlement can be found from the Neolithic period, for example with the Cursus monument, identified from cropmarks near Woodhill. The ruins of a broch and vitrified fort are much reduced as the stone from their walls has been used on the estate for construction of dykes and drains.

Medieval history

St Rule’s Church was endowed to the recently founded Tironensian abbey of Arbroath by Gille Críst, Mormaer of Angus, around 1201–1207. A hoard of 700 coins dating to the reigns of Edward I and Edward II were found in this area in 1854. In 1550, Regent Arran established a camp at Monifieth as a base to assault Broughty Castle.

Modern history

Monifieth remained a small village, comprising a number of turf huts until the early 19th century. In the eighteenth century, the economy of the parish was mainly dependent on agriculture. Other industries included quarrying, weaving within the home and the start of manufacturing of linseed oil at a water-powered mill by the Dighty burn. The village gradually expanded following introduction of larger scale industries to the area.

Monifieth landmarks

The Dighty Water runs 15 miles east-southeast where it meets the Firth of Tay. At least two mills are known to have existed beside the burn: the Milton Mill and the Balmossie Mill. The Milton Mill was the oldest water-powered flax mill in Angus and suffered significant fire damage in 2006.

Monifieth geography / climate

Monifieth occupies a position on the north bank of the Firth of Tay on the east coast of Scotland. The town lies 38.4 miles (62 km) NNE of Edinburgh and 360.3 miles (580 km) of London. The built-up area occupies a roughly rectangular shape 1.2 miles (2 km) long by 0.7 miles (1 km) wide, aligned in an ENE direction.

You can visit Monifieth places with Walkfo Monifieth to hear history at Monifieth’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Monifieth has 13 places to visit in our interactive Monifieth map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Monifieth, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Monifieth places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Monifieth & the surrounding areas.

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13 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Monifieth tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Monifieth

  

Best Monifieth places to visit

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Monifieth has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Monifieth’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Monifieth’s information audio spots:

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