Building record MAB10194 - ST LUKES CHAPEL
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Summary
Remains of chapel and site of a well, as depicted on the OS 1st and 2nd edition maps.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 4565 2125 (192m by 57m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ42SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Rhynie |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Remains of chapel and site of a well, as depicted on the OS 1st and 2nd edition maps. It was said to be the site of a monastic foundation of the Celtic St Moluag. The ruins contained 13th century architectural detail and remains of four possibly later plain crosses. By the time of the OS site visit 1967 all that remained of the chapel were the footings, circa 10m by 5.5m and standing 0.3m high, situated within a rectangular enclosure. The four crosses could not be found and there was no trace of the well.
ORDNANCE SURVEY, 1871, Ordnance Name Book, No47(1867) 33 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1360.
JERVISE, A, 1879, EPITAPHS & INSCRIPTIONS,VOL 2, 260 (Bibliographic reference). SAB889.
SIMPSON, WD, 1943, PROVINCE OF MAR, 89 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1676.
EASSON, D, 1957, MEDIEVAL RELIGIOUS HOUSES: SCOTLAND, 194 (Bibliographic reference). SAB440.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ42SE11;
- NRHE Numlink: 17232;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ42SE0008;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/17232 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SAB1360 Bibliographic reference: ORDNANCE SURVEY. 1871. Ordnance Name Book. No47(1867) 33.
- --- SAB1676 Bibliographic reference: SIMPSON, WD. 1943. PROVINCE OF MAR. 89.
- --- SAB440 Bibliographic reference: EASSON, D. 1957. MEDIEVAL RELIGIOUS HOUSES: SCOTLAND. 194.
- --- SAB889 Bibliographic reference: JERVISE, A. 1879. EPITAPHS & INSCRIPTIONS,VOL 2. N. 260.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Oct 6 2023 9:33AM
