Document record MAB62520 - DRUMLITHIE
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Summary
Site of chapel which is mentioned in the early 16th century.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 7856 8099 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO78SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Glenbervie |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Site of chapel which is mentioned in the early 16th century. The well of St Carran probably indicates the dedication, though it is said there was a chapel of St Conon at Drumlithie Established ever since episcopacy was introduced. It was burnt down by the Duke of Cumberland in the mid 17th century. Now no trace and no further information regarding dedication.
Period Notes
Chapel mentioned in 1536; burned down 1746; replacement built 19thC.
ORDNANCE SURVEY, 1871, Ordnance Name Book, No12(1864) 95 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1360.
SCOTT, H., 1915-2000, FASTI ECCLESIAE SCOTICANAE, 522 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1621.
RCAHMS, n.d., N KINC LIST, No208 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1509.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NO78SE12;
- NRHE Numlink: 36580;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO78SE0034;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/36580 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Oct 8 2019 12:07PM
