Building record MAB13413 - ST CAROL'S CHURCH, RUTHVEN
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Summary
Remains of the medieval St Carol's Church, which fell into ruin circa 1685, and associated graveyard.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 3015
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 5061 4689 (65m by 51m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ54NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Cairnie |
Type and Period (6)
- GRAVE (12th Century to Modern - 1100 AD to 2050 AD)
- Graveyard (12th Century to Modern - 1100 AD to 2050 AD)
- CHURCH (12th Century to Modern - 1100 AD to 2050 AD)
- Belfry (12th Century to Modern - 1100 AD to 2050 AD)
- EFFIGY (12th Century to Modern - 1100 AD to 2050 AD)
- CHURCHYARD (12th Century to Modern - 1100 AD to 2050 AD)
Full Description
Remains of the medieval St Carol's Church, which fell into ruin circa 1685, and associated graveyard. The church was narrow and rectangular in plan and built with rubble granite. The west gable survives in its entirety, but little of the rest of the church remains. The lower part of the north side wall is intact, but only lumps in the turf show where the south wall and east gable were located. The west gable is dominated by the 17th century bellcote or belltower, which forms a central, advanced section of the gable. The bellcote is mounted on the rubble-built tower section and has ashlar uprights and lintel. Fragments of small ball finials can be seen on top of the bellcote and the small bell still hangs in the opening, supported by a wooden beam. An arched burial recess in the north wall survives and contains a fine carved figure in full knight's armour. It is to Sir Thomas Gordon of Ruthven and is 16th century in date. Ruthven was added to Cairnie Parish in 1618. Within the graveyard is the Commonwealth War Grave of Private Keith Pirie, Gordon Highlanders, who died 21 June 1916.
Period Notes
Medieval ruin; 17thC belfry; fell to ruin c.1685.
Listed 24/11/1972.
JERVISE, A, 1879, EPITAPHS & INSCRIPTIONS,VOL 2, 33 (Bibliographic reference). SAB889.
Mar 8 2018 , 53 frames, 53 frames (Ground Photograph). SAB36862.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HAMP Asset: HA0404;
- HAMP Asset: HA0409;
- HES Listed Building Number: 3015;
- Local Government Guardianship;
- NMR Card Number: NJ54NW4;
- NRHE Numlink: 17849;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ54NW0004;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB3015 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/17849 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Nov 25 2024 2:39PM
