Building record MAB23909 - SNOW CHURCH
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Summary
Churchyard and site of the Church of St Mary Ad Nives (of the Snows), founded in 1497 as the parish church when Old Aberdeen became a Burgh of Barony.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 20064
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 9390 0800 (27m by 13m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ90NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire City |
| Civil Parish | Aberdeen |
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Churchyard and site of the Church of St Mary Ad Nives (of the Snows), founded in 1497 as the parish church when Old Aberdeen became a Burgh of Barony. Later known as the Snow Kirk. It was disused from the time of the Reformation and the church was demolished in 1640 and the ground brought into cultivation. The shape of the church is supposedly outlined by the modern walls which enclose a small Roman Catholic burial ground, however, this area is probably too wide to indicate the breadth of the church. The early 16th century gateway of the churchyard survives, in the garden wall of 19 College Bounds. Above the arch are the arms of the founder, Bishop Elphinstone.
Period Notes
Burial ground is Listed, Church founded 1497, demolished 1640. 12/01/1967
DENNISON, E, 1997, HISTORIC ABERDEEN: THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS OF DEVELOPMENT. THE SCOTTISH BURGH SURVEY, pp. 101-2 (Bibliographic reference). SAB4057.
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL, 2016, OLD ABERDEEN TRAIL: A GUIDE TO OLD ABERDEEN (Bibliographic reference). SAB8368.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ACY;
- HES Listed Building Number: 20064;
- NMR Card Number: NJ90NW14;
- NRHE Numlink: 20042;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ90NW0017;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB20064 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/20042 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Dec 12 2022 2:28PM
