Document record MAB61985 - FRIARSGLEN
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Summary
The alleged remains of a small Carmelite Friary are in fact the remains of a depopulated settlement comprising the remains of a dwelling house, barn and byre.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 6850 7980 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO67NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Fordoun |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The alleged remains of a small Carmelite Friary are in fact the remains of a depopulated settlement comprising the remains of a dwelling house, barn and byre. Certainly not a Carmelite house although Robertson suggests they could incorporate a grange. The lands were granted to the Carmelites of Aberdeen in the early 15th century. No local knowledge of any ruins in Friar's Glen and none were located in dense afforestation. No building remains were seen during Forestry Commission site visit, although it was noted that the area of the 'Park' is enclosed on all sides by earthen banks.
Period Notes
Lands granted to Carmelites in 1403.
FC DRUM005, FC DRUM005 (Ground Photograph). SAB19319.
ORDNANCE SURVEY, 1871, Ordnance Name Book, No9(1863) 57, 61 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1360.
CRAMOND, W, 1894, ANNALS OF FORDOUN, 19, 26 (Bibliographic reference). SAB267.
EASSON, D, 1957, MEDIEVAL RELIGIOUS HOUSES: SCOTLAND, 116 (Bibliographic reference). SAB440.
Author unknown, n.d., NSA, (1843) 86 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1269.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NO67NE16;
- NRHE Numlink: 36068;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO67NE0013;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/36068 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SAB1269 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. NSA. (1843) 86.
- --- SAB1360 Bibliographic reference: ORDNANCE SURVEY. 1871. Ordnance Name Book. No9(1863) 57, 61.
- --- SAB19319 Ground Photograph: FC DRUM005. DG. FC DRUM005.
- --- SAB267 Bibliographic reference: CRAMOND, W. 1894. ANNALS OF FORDOUN. 19, 26.
- --- SAB440 Bibliographic reference: EASSON, D. 1957. MEDIEVAL RELIGIOUS HOUSES: SCOTLAND. 116.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Aug 23 2022 3:40PM
