Building record MAB13352 - FERGUSON'S MONUMENT
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Summary
Memorial, which commemorates James Ferguson, astronomer and instrument maker, who was born at Core of Mayen and who created a number of orreries.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 5602 4897 (2663m by 799m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ54NE |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Rothiemay |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Memorial, which commemorates James Ferguson, astronomer and instrument maker, who was born at Core of Mayen and who created a number of orreries. On the 1st edition OS map of 1867, 'Ferguson's Tree' is depicted at NJ5733649358. In 1907 a monument was erected in the village of Milltown to commemorate Ferguson's life. It comprises a Rubislaw granite monolith featuring a carved plinth showing the signs of the zodiac and an inscription listing some of his early friends and benefactors. The monument was relocated to its current site ( NJ5471348600) on the King George V playing fields in 1949. For a time Ferguson was employed by Sir James Dunbar of Durn, and whilst staying at Durn House (Aberdeenshire, NJ56NE0022) he painted the two gate stones, one as a terrestrial globe and the other as a celestial map.
Author unknown, n.d., BANFF JOURNAL/BANFFSHIRE JOURNAL, 18/01/77 (Bibliographic reference). SAB143.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ54NE0020;
External Links (0)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB143 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. BANFF JOURNAL/BANFFSHIRE JOURNAL. 18/01/77.
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Record last edited
Apr 13 2015 2:49PM
