Building record MAB41283 - DRUMLITHIE STEEPLE
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Summary
A free standing circular rubble tower on a stepped base, surmounted by a belfry and pyramidal steeple, on top of which is a weather-cock.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 9347
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 7864 8091 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO78SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Glenbervie |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
A free standing circular rubble tower on a stepped base, surmounted by a belfry and pyramidal steeple, on top of which is a weather-cock. Steeple renewed circa 1880. It was built in 1777 to summon weavers of the village to their looms, and so regulate their meal hours.
Period Notes
Built 1777; belfry and cap renewed 1880.
Author unknown, , PRESS & JOURNAL, 24/11/62 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1416.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HAMP Asset: HA0373;
- HES Listed Building Number: 9347;
- Local Government Guardianship;
- NMR Card Number: NO78SE32;
- NRHE Numlink: 36602;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO78SE0031;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB9347 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/36602 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB1416 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. . PRESS & JOURNAL. 24/11/62.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Sep 4 2024 2:43PM
