Building record MAB13519 - DRUMBLADE PARISH CHURCH
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Summary
Church, no longer in ecclesiastical use, built in 1773 on the site of a mid-17th century church, with associated graveyard.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 2971
- Listed Building (C) 2971
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 5883 4024 (63m by 79m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ54SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Drumblade |
Type and Period (7)
- CHURCH (Post Medieval to Modern - 1561 AD to 2050 AD)
- CHURCH (Post Medieval to Modern - 1561 AD to 2050 AD)
- PINNACLE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1561 AD to 2050 AD)
- PULPIT (Post Medieval to Modern - 1561 AD to 2050 AD)
- Memorial (Post Medieval to Modern - 1561 AD to 2050 AD)
- Memorial (Post Medieval to Modern - 1561 AD to 2050 AD)
- GRAVE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1561 AD to 2050 AD)
Full Description
Church, no longer in ecclesiastical use, built in 1773 on the site of a mid-17th century church, with associated graveyard. It retains an earlier bellcote from 1641, and there is a datestone of 1641 built into the later building. The new 18th century church was built by Alexander Duffus. It is a basic structure with the bellcote the only architectural embellishment. The walls of the church are harled, with the quoins and window surrounds in granite. The roof is slated and there are two metal ventilators on the ridge line. The church was renovated in 1829 and the interior has since been recast, however the original pulpit and gallery front were retained. Inside, there are three mural memorials: (1) Walter Faviere Elrington Bisset, killed in action on Hill 70 at Loos on 25th September 1915, (2) Maurice George Bisset Esq of Lessdrum who died on 16th December 1821, and (3) William Bisset D.D. of Lessendrum (brother to the aforementioned Maurice, and formerly Lord Bishop of Raphoe) who died on 4th September 1834. The rubble walled churchyard contains the burial enclosure of General John Gordon of Culdrain. Photographic recording was carried out in 2019 ahead of proposed development. Also within the churchyard is the First World War Commonwealth war grave of Private Charles Ross, Gordon Highlanders.
Period Notes
Datestone for current recast 1773; original pulpit, gallery and bellcote of previous church of 1641 remain; renovated in 1829; 5 windows reglazed 1900.
Church Listed 16/04/1971: churchyard Listed 11/09/1984
Author unknown, 1799, OLD STATISTICAL ACCOUNT, VOL 4,55 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1845.
JERVISE, A, 1879, EPITAPHS & INSCRIPTIONS,VOL 2, 257 (Bibliographic reference). SAB889.
HAY, G., 1957, THE ARCHITECTURE OF SCOTTISH POST-REF CHURCHES, 169,242 (Bibliographic reference). SAB720.
EELES, FC, 1957, THE CHURCH AND OTHER BELLS OF ABERDEENSHIRE PSAS 90 (1956-7) 130-60, p.146 (Bibliographic reference). SAB490.
Apr 8 1994 , MP 11-16, MP 11-16 (Ground Photograph). SAB33376.
Jul 15 2019 , APP/2018/1791, APP/2018/1791 (Ground Photograph). SAB34517.
Author unknown, n.d., NSA, VOL 12, 311 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1269.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HAMP Asset: HA0351;
- HES Listed Building Number: 2971;
- Local Government Guardianship;
- NMR Card Number: NJ54SE6;
- NRHE Numlink: 17867;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ54SE0006;
External Links (3)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB2971 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB2971 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/17867 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (7)
- --- SAB1269 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. NSA. VOL 12, 311.
- --- SAB1845 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. 1799. OLD STATISTICAL ACCOUNT. VOL 4,55.
- --- SAB33376 Ground Photograph: Apr 8 1994 . MP 11-16. Black & White. MP 11-16.
- --- SAB34517 Ground Photograph: Jul 15 2019 . APP/2018/1791. Digital. APP/2018/1791.
- --- SAB490 Bibliographic reference: EELES, FC. 1957. THE CHURCH AND OTHER BELLS OF ABERDEENSHIRE PSAS 90 (1956-7) 130-60. Y. p.146.
- --- SAB720 Bibliographic reference: HAY, G.. 1957. THE ARCHITECTURE OF SCOTTISH POST-REF CHURCHES. N. N. 169,242.
- --- SAB889 Bibliographic reference: JERVISE, A. 1879. EPITAPHS & INSCRIPTIONS,VOL 2. N. 257.
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Record last edited
Aug 30 2024 3:54PM
