Building record MAB5059 - BURGHEAD FREE CHURCH
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Summary
Church, in the plain Gothic revival style.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 1145 6881 (34m by 45m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ16NW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Duffus |
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Church, in the plain Gothic revival style. Constructed of random rubble, with slated roof, skewed gable, buttresses, and round-headed windows. It has an impressive interior. The bell was cast by John C. Wilson of Glasgow, presented in memory of a minister in 1887. In 1982 the united congregation of Alves and Burghead formed, and was linked with Kinloss and Findhorn in 1995. Within the church is a war memorial unveiled on 5 May 1920, and dedicated to those connected with the congregation who lost their lives during World War I. The gift of Mr Simon Ross (farmer, Coltfield) it is an ornamental white slab inscribed with the names of 15 men, including his son. Church hall adjoining to the south-southwest. A photographic survey was carried out in 2023 prior to proposed redevelopments of the church hall.
Period Notes
Built 1845; bell was presented 1887. In 1982 the united congregation of Alves and Burghead formed, and was linked with Kinloss and Findhorn in 1995.
HOWAT, AJ, 1901, CHURCHES IN MORAY, 9 (Bibliographic reference). SAB729.
Feb 7 2023 , 22/01778/APP, 22/01778/APP (Ground Photograph). SAB36467.
EWING, n.d., ANNALS OF THE FREE CHURCH (Bibliographic reference). SAB449.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ16NW46;
- NRHE Numlink: 16186;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ16NW0054;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16186 (trove.scot link)
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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Mar 13 2023 4:43PM
