Building record MAB8696 - OLD MARKET CROSS, FOCHABERS
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Summary
An early Market Cross of an unusual design, sitting on a cylindrical shaped shaft that is approximately 12 inches high and has a square capital.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 1629
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 3478 5922 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ35NW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Bellie |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
An early Market Cross of an unusual design, sitting on a cylindrical shaped shaft that is approximately 12 inches high and has a square capital. It was constructed at an unknown date before 1769. It stood in old town of Fochabers (NJ35NW0156) which was demolished, this Market Cross and one cottage are all that remain of the old town. A short length of chain is fastened to the north face about 1.92m from the ground are the remains of jougs, which survived on the cross until at least 1937. The cross is situated on the grounds of Gordon Castle (NJ35NW0010), close to the north wall of the walled garden (NJ35NW0143).
Period Notes
Old Fochabers town removed in 1800. Designated 26/01/1987.
LANGMUIR, J, 1860, SPEYSIDE, 21 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1051.
CRAMOND, W, 1901, T BANFF FC 85, 85 (Bibliographic reference). SAB296.
DOUGLAS, R, 1936, MARKET, OTHER CROSSES IN MORAY, 14 (Bibliographic reference). SAB357.
Author unknown, n.d., THE NORTHERN SCOT, 25/12/1937 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1270.
Sep 21 2014 , AAS-GR-14-09-153, AAS-GR-14-09-153 (Ground Photograph). SAB35490.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- HES Listed Building Number: 1629;
- NMR Card Number: NJ35NW2;
- NRHE Numlink: 16894;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ35NW0002;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB1629 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16894 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SAB1051 Bibliographic reference: LANGMUIR, J. 1860. SPEYSIDE. 21.
- --- SAB1270 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. THE NORTHERN SCOT. 25/12/1937.
- --- SAB296 Bibliographic reference: CRAMOND, W. 1901. T BANFF FC 85. 85.
- --- SAB35490 Ground Photograph: Sep 21 2014 . AAS-GR-14-09-153. Digital. AAS-GR-14-09-153.
- --- SAB357 Bibliographic reference: DOUGLAS, R. 1936. MARKET, OTHER CROSSES IN MORAY. 14.
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Record last edited
Mar 3 2022 3:22PM
