Building record MAB13742 - ST MARY'S CHURCH, ORDIQUHILL
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Summary
Parish church and supposed site of pre-Reformation chapel dedicated to St Mary (which was in existence before 1574) and associated graveyard.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 19595
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 5646 5558 (62m by 84m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ55NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Ordiquhill |
Type and Period (7)
- CHAPEL (16th Century to 17th Century - 1574 AD to 1608 AD?)
- CHURCH (17th Century - 1622 AD? to 1628 AD?)
- PARISH CHURCH (19th Century - 1805 AD to 1805 AD)
- FAMILY VAULT (17th Century - 1665 AD to 1665 AD)
- CHURCHYARD (18th Century to 20th Century - 1700 AD to 1923 AD)
- BURIAL VAULT (20th Century - 1923 AD to 1923 AD)
- COAT OF ARMS (17th Century - 1665 AD to 1665 AD)
Full Description
Parish church and supposed site of pre-Reformation chapel dedicated to St Mary (which was in existence before 1574) and associated graveyard. The General Assembly attempted to stop pilgrimages to chapel in 1608. The parish of Ordiquhill was formed about 1622-8 and a church erected on the site of the chapel. This church in turn was replaced by the present building circa 1805. The bell is dated 1754. The burial aisle of the Gordons of Park is at the east end of the church. Over the entrance are the Gordon and Sibbald arms and date 1665. The older gravestones in the churchyard are mostly mid 18th century. Memorial within graveyard to James Henry, creator of Kerr's Pink potatoes (NJ55NE0014). War memorial within graveyard (NJ55NE0034).
Period Notes
Chapel mentioned 1574; General Assembly attempted to stop pilgrimages to chapel in 1608; parish formed about 1622-8; over the entrance are the Gordon & Sibbald arms that date 1665; bell dated 1754; older gravestones in the churchyard are mostly mid 18thC; present church built c.1805; churchyard and burial enclosure 1923.
JERVISE, A, 1879, EPITAPHS & INSCRIPTIONS,VOL 2, 27-9 (Bibliographic reference). SAB889.
CRAMOND, W, 1886, THE CHURCH OF ORDIQUHILL, 3 (Bibliographic reference). SAB317.
Oct 8 2022 , PUB-GR-22-10-211, 212, PUB-GR-22-10-211, 212 (Ground Photograph). SAB36223.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HAMP Asset: HA0201;
- Local Government Guardianship;
- NMR Card Number: NJ55NE4;
- NRHE Numlink: 17890;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ55NE0001;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB19595 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/17890 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jul 27 2026 8:39PM
