Building record MAB4596 - MODERATOR'S SEAT
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Summary
Stones located at Craggan mark the spot where the United Free Church of Craggan held open air services after breaking away from the Church of Scotland.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 1867 3201 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ13SE |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Inveravon |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Stones located at Craggan mark the spot where the United Free Church of Craggan held open air services after breaking away from the Church of Scotland. Two boulders lying inside a fenced enclosure near the road mark the preaching site. On one stone the legend 'MODERATOR'S SEAT APRIL 18..' is inscribed, while the second bears the inscription 'CLERKS TABLE'. An information plaque has been erected at the site. See NJ13SE0052 for the Free Church built in 1844.
Period Notes
1843
Author unknown, n.d., THE NORTHERN SCOT, 18/02/78 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1270.
Sep 8 1999 , GR/99/CT255-257, GR/99/CT255-257 (Ground Photograph). SAB36899.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ13SE38;
- NRHE Numlink: 219215;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ13SE0015;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/219215 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jan 13 2026 12:36PM
