Building record MAB21336 - LIDDELL'S MONUMENT
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Summary
Monument erected in 1614 by the magistrates in memory of Dr Duncan Liddell, Professor of Mathematics and of Medicine at the University of Helmstadt (1591 - 1607).
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (A) 2230
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 8692 1519 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ81NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire City |
| Civil Parish | Dyce |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Monument erected in 1614 by the magistrates in memory of Dr Duncan Liddell, Professor of Mathematics and of Medicine at the University of Helmstadt (1591 - 1607). Dr Liddell purchased the estate of Pitmedden shortly after 1612. It is a square ashlar monument, 20 feet (5.5m) tall, the upper part with inscription 'AETERNAE MEMORIAE DOMINI DUNCAN LIDELLI MDCIV ABD MONUMENTUM HOC AEDIFICARI-CURAVIT SENATUS ABREDONENSIS A DO 1637' (which records that the monument was erected to the Eternal memory of the Lord Duncan Liddell in 1637 by the senate (people) of Aberdeen) and armorial panels, with a pyramid top and finial. It bears the dates of 1614 and 1637.
Period Notes
Listed 16/04/1971.
6 images (May 1978), 6 images (May 1978) (Ground Photograph). SAB37144.
Author unknown, , PRESS & JOURNAL (Bibliographic reference). SAB1416.
Author unknown, , PRESS & JOURNAL, 02/08/93 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1416.
GIBB, A, 1876, PSAS 11(1874-6) 450-62, pp 450-62 (Bibliographic reference). SAB648.
CFA ARCHAEOLOGY, 2018, ABERDEEN BAY PROJECT: BLACKDOG TO KINTORE, ABERDEENSHIRE OHL AND CABLING, Site 20 (Bibliographic reference). SAB8580.
Author unknown, n.d., EVENING EXPRESS, 19/06/93 (Bibliographic reference). SAB446.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ACY;
- HES Listed Building Number: 2230;
- NMR Card Number: NJ81NE14;
- NRHE Numlink: 19448;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ81NE0037;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB2230 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/19448 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (6)
- --- SAB1416 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. . PRESS & JOURNAL.
- --- SAB1416 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. . PRESS & JOURNAL. 02/08/93.
- --- SAB37144 Ground Photograph: 6 images (May 1978). Black & White. 6 images (May 1978).
- --- SAB446 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. EVENING EXPRESS. 19/06/93.
- --- SAB648 Bibliographic reference: GIBB, A. 1876. PSAS 11(1874-6) 450-62. pp 450-62.
- --- SAB8580 Bibliographic reference: CFA ARCHAEOLOGY. 2018. ABERDEEN BAY PROJECT: BLACKDOG TO KINTORE, ABERDEENSHIRE OHL AND CABLING. Site 20.
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Record last edited
Jul 3 2025 2:59PM
