Building record MAB8712 - FOCHABERS
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Summary
The planned small town of Fochabers was built in the 18th century by Alexander, 4th Duke of Gordon.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 3457 5870 (793m by 604m) Centred at - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ35NW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Bellie |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
The planned small town of Fochabers was built in the 18th century by Alexander, 4th Duke of Gordon. The original village stood nearer Gordon castle but the Duke felt it spoiled his view and had it demolished. The present small town is built on a grid system with the main street running northwest-southeast with a village square in the middle with fountain.
Period Notes
From 1776; High Street early 19thC.
BARRETT, JR, 2013, A REGULAR REVOLUTION: COOPERATION, CHANGE AND CLASSICISATION IN THE MORAY LANDSCAPE, 1760-1840 (Bibliographic reference). SAB3823.
Apr 23 2002 , AAS/02/3/CT9-12, AAS/02/3/CT9-12 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB31692.
Apr 23 2002 , AAS/02/3/G7/10-13, AAS/02/3/G7/10-13 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB31691.
Jun 27 2015 , AAS-GR-15-06-238 - 243, AAS-GR-15-06-238 - 243 (Ground Photograph). SAB30906.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ35NW23;
- NRHE Numlink: 16898;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ35NW0048;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16898 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SAB30906 Ground Photograph: Jun 27 2015 . AAS-GR-15-06-238 - 243. Digital. AAS-GR-15-06-238 - 243.
- --- SAB31691 Air-oblique Photograph: Apr 23 2002 . AAS/02/3/G7/10-13. Black & White. AAS/02/3/G7/10-13.
- --- SAB31692 Air-oblique Photograph: Apr 23 2002 . AAS/02/3/CT9-12. Colour Transparency. AAS/02/3/CT9-12.
- --- SAB3823 Bibliographic reference: BARRETT, JR. 2013. A REGULAR REVOLUTION: COOPERATION, CHANGE AND CLASSICISATION IN THE MORAY LANDSCAPE, 1760-1840.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Oct 26 2022 3:07PM
