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 (6)
- CHAPEL (12th Century to Modern - 1100 AD to 2050 AD)
- CHURCH (12th Century to Modern - 1100 AD to 2050 AD)
- CHURCH (12th Century to Modern - 1100 AD to 2050 AD)
- BELL (12th Century to Modern - 1100 AD to 2050 AD)
- CHURCHYARD (12th Century to Modern - 1100 AD to 2050 AD)
- Graveyard (12th Century to Modern - 1100 AD to 2050 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;
- HES Listed Building Number: 19595;
- 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 (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Apr 26 2024 5:42PM
