Building record MAB16638 - ST MARGARET'S CHURCH, FORGUE
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Summary
Church and site of chapel, with associated graveyard.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (C) 9461
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 6116 4459 (89m by 82m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ64SW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Forgue |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Church and site of chapel, with associated graveyard. The present church built on site of the once heather-thatched 'Chapel of Parkdargue' which was destroyed by Cumberland in 1745. The present church was built in the early English style. Built in the mid 19th century by architect William Ramage. The church is aligned east-west and comprises a nave, porch, chancel and tower. It is built from coursed and roughly-squared granite and has slate roofs. There are fine ashlar quoins, buttresses and window surrounds. Restored in 1972-91.
Period Notes
Earlier church destroyed 1745; present church built c1856, closed 1968; restored 1972-92.
Author unknown, , PRESS & JOURNAL, 14/11/64 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1416.
EELES, FC, 1957, THE CHURCH AND OTHER BELLS OF ABERDEENSHIRE PSAS 90 (1956-7) 130-60, p.149 (Bibliographic reference). SAB490.
Aug 31 2005 , DP 006520-5 , DP 006520-5 (Ground Photograph). SAB20365.
Jan 1 1994 , SC 976531, SC 976531 (Ground Photograph). SAB20366.
Mar 31 1994 , MO 34, MO 34 (Ground Photograph). SAB33372.
Mar 31 1994 , MP 1-6,26-28, MP 1-6,26-28 (Ground Photograph). SAB33373.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, FORGUE 7 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Author unknown, n.d., TURRIFF ADVERTISER, 12/07/91 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1949.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HAMP Asset: HA0176;
- HES Listed Building Number: 9461;
- NMR Card Number: NJ64SW34;
- NRHE Numlink: 161046;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ64SW0015;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB9461 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/161046 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (8)
- --- SAB1416 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. . PRESS & JOURNAL. 14/11/64.
- --- SAB1827 Bibliographic reference: SDD. n.d.. BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST. FORGUE 7.
- --- SAB1949 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. TURRIFF ADVERTISER. 12/07/91.
- --- SAB20365 Ground Photograph: Aug 31 2005 . DP 006520-5 . Digital. DP 006520-5 .
- --- SAB20366 Ground Photograph: Jan 1 1994 . SC 976531. Colour Transparency. SC 976531.
- --- SAB33372 Ground Photograph: Mar 31 1994 . MO 34. Black & White. MO 34.
- --- SAB33373 Ground Photograph: Mar 31 1994 . MP 1-6,26-28. Black & White. MP 1-6,26-28.
- --- SAB490 Bibliographic reference: EELES, FC. 1957. THE CHURCH AND OTHER BELLS OF ABERDEENSHIRE PSAS 90 (1956-7) 130-60. Y. p.149.
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Record last edited
Sep 22 2025 4:33PM
