Document record MAB56500 - BEDE HOUSE
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Summary
Site of an almshouse founded by Wm Forbes in the 16th century as a hospital for four poor men.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (C) 593
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 8728 3086 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ83SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Tarves |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Site of an almshouse founded by Wm Forbes in the 16th century as a hospital for four poor men. Now no trace of the original Bede house which became ruinous by 1735, with the 18th century cottage replacing it (NJ83SE0106). A stone with Latin inscription commemorating Forbes lies immediately east of building.
Period Notes
Founded c1584, ruinous by 1735; current building is 18thC.
EASSON, D, 1957, MEDIEVAL RELIGIOUS HOUSES: SCOTLAND, 165 (Bibliographic reference). SAB440.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, TARVES 8 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ83SE11;
- NRHE Numlink: 19808;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ83SE0010;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/19808 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Oct 21 2020 2:26PM
