Building record MAB18168 - CORRICHIE MONUMENT
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Summary
A 12ft high granite pillar was erected at this site by the Deeside Field Club in 1951 to commemorate the 1562 battle of Corrichie between the Earls of Gordon and Moray (NJ60SE0001).
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 7326 0139 (44m by 50m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ70SW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Banchory Ternan |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A 12ft high granite pillar was erected at this site by the Deeside Field Club in 1951 to commemorate the 1562 battle of Corrichie between the Earls of Gordon and Moray (NJ60SE0001). The Gaelic inscription reads 'CUIMHNICHIBH LA COIRE FRAOICHIDH' - Remember the day of Corrichie.
Period Notes
Erected 1951
GR-02-CT 5 images, GR-02-CT 5 images (Ground Photograph). SAB36750.
MARREN, P, 1990, GRAMPIAN BATTLEFIELDS (Bibliographic reference). SAB4619.
Oct 22 1985 , GJ 1-4, GJ 1-4 (Ground Photograph). SAB33505.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ70SW7;
- NRHE Numlink: 18562;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ70SW0059;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/18562 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Mar 18 2025 10:03AM
