Building record MAB23313 - MONQUHITTER PARISH CHURCH, CUMINESTON
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Summary
Monquhitter Parish Church is surrounded by an old graveyard, with a large 19th century cemetery alongside to the east.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 16122
- Listed Building (C) 16122
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 8027 5052 (179m by 116m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ85SW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Monquhitter |
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Monquhitter Parish Church is surrounded by an old graveyard, with a large 19th century cemetery alongside to the east. There have been up to five churches on this site, the earliest documented one being 1649. The present church was built in 1868 on the site of the older buildings, although the 18th century manse (now privately owned) has survived. The church is a simple rectangular building, constructed with tooled and coursed red sandstone blocks and ashlar quoins. The double-pitch roof is slated. It has a tall, advanced central bay upon which is a large bellcote. There are twin round-arched doorways with rectangular doors and fanlights. Above is a wide round-arched window with thick plate tracery in ashlar sandstone. The tall bellcote is pedimented and has a small round-arched recess in which hangs the bell. Within the churchyard is a monument to William Cumine, erected shortly after 1707 and reconstructed in the early 19th century. A long inscription is set between relief colonnettes with entablature, sculptured panels comprising the coat of arms and W.C. monogram above, and skeletons and other emblems of mortality below. The churchyard contains the Commonwealth War Grave of Private A. Morrison, Canadian Infantry, who died 19 June 1920.
Period Notes
Remodelling and enlargement and churchyard walls 1866 (journal reference 8 August 1866); date stone on building 1868; original church 1714; bell dated 1689.
JERVISE, A, 1879, EPITAPHS & INSCRIPTIONS,VOL 2, 175 (Bibliographic reference). SAB889.
Jan 1 1985 , AAS/GR/85/CT13,18, AAS/GR/85/CT13,18 (Ground Photograph). SAB32642.
Jul 23 1990 , KH 37, KH 37 (Ground Photograph). SAB33813.
Jul 24 1985 , EV 14-5, EV 14-5 (Ground Photograph). SAB14666.
Jul 24 1985 , EZ 1-2, EZ 1-2 (Ground Photograph). SAB14667.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, MONQUHITTER 1 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HAMP Asset: HA0169;
- HAMP Asset: HA0170;
- HES Listed Building Number: 16122;
- Local Government Guardianship;
- NMR Card Number: NJ85SW10;
- NRHE Numlink: 93610;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ85SW0007;
External Links (3)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB16122 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB16122 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/93610 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (6)
- --- SAB14666 Ground Photograph: Jul 24 1985 . EV 14-5. Black & White. EV 14-5.
- --- SAB14667 Ground Photograph: Jul 24 1985 . EZ 1-2. Black & White. EZ 1-2.
- --- SAB1827 Bibliographic reference: SDD. n.d.. BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST. MONQUHITTER 1.
- --- SAB32642 Ground Photograph: Jan 1 1985 . AAS/GR/85/CT13,18. Colour Transparency. AAS/GR/85/CT13,18.
- --- SAB33813 Ground Photograph: Jul 23 1990 . KH 37. Black & White. KH 37.
- --- SAB889 Bibliographic reference: JERVISE, A. 1879. EPITAPHS & INSCRIPTIONS,VOL 2. N. 175.
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Record last edited
Mar 26 2024 3:59PM
