Building record MAB15830 - CHRIST'S KIRK
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Summary
Remains of church.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (C) 56
- Scheduled Monument 11378
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 6055 2680 (57m by 52m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ62NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Kennethmont |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Remains of church. The church was said to have been given to the Abbey of Lindores before 1195. Some stones from church were used in the building of farm outbuildings nearby (NJ62NW0071). The disused graveyard is enclosed by a tumbled stone wall. Only a few gravestones remain, mostly 18th century.
Period Notes
Church mentioned in old taxation in c1275; name mentioned in 1574, two gravestones dated 1716 & 1767.
Author unknown, 1799, OLD STATISTICAL ACCOUNT, No13(1794) 66 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1845.
JERVISE, A, 1879, EPITAPHS & INSCRIPTIONS,VOL 2, 8-10 (Bibliographic reference). SAB889.
SCOTT, H., 1915-2000, FASTI ECCLESIAE SCOTICANAE, 132 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1621.
SIMPSON, WD, 1949, EARLDOM OF MAR, 11-3 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1681.
Aug 22 1993 , PUB-GR-13-06-001 - 004, PUB-GR-13-06-001 - 004 (Ground Photograph). SAB13404.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 11378;
- NMR Card Number: NJ62NW7;
- NRHE Numlink: 18168;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ62NW0006;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM11378 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/18168 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SAB13404 Ground Photograph: Aug 22 1993 . PUB-GR-13-06-001 - 004. Colour Negative. PUB-GR-13-06-001 - 004.
- --- SAB1621 Bibliographic reference: SCOTT, H.. 1915-2000. FASTI ECCLESIAE SCOTICANAE. Y. 132.
- --- SAB1681 Bibliographic reference: SIMPSON, WD. 1949. EARLDOM OF MAR. 11-3.
- --- SAB1845 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. 1799. OLD STATISTICAL ACCOUNT. No13(1794) 66.
- --- SAB889 Bibliographic reference: JERVISE, A. 1879. EPITAPHS & INSCRIPTIONS,VOL 2. N. 8-10.
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Record last edited
Feb 16 2024 12:02PM
