MHG31750 - Fortrose, graveyard
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- CEMETERY (20th Century - 1901 AD to 2000 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A survey of graveyards and cemeteries in Ross and Cromarty was undertaken by Stuart Farrell in 2001. At Fortrose Cemetery was a mixture of headstones, Celtic and Calvary crosses, rusticated, plaque, bookplate, slab and Commonwealth War Grave. Stones date from early 20th century (1930s) to modern day. Majority in good condition. <1>
Small modern graveyard, nearly triangular in shape. Houses no redundant or in use church. The cemetery is neatly laid out on a grid pattern with 20th century gravestones. Visited during the Highland Kirkyards project, run by Highland Buildings Preservation Trust. <2><3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG21527 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Farrell, S.. 2001. Ross & Cromarty Graveyard Survey. Stuart Farrell. 23/08/2001. Paper and Digital.
- <2> SHG25133 Collection/Project Archive: Robinson, B; Scott, M; Wright, A. 03/2010. Highland Kirkyards: Ross and Cromarty. Highland Buildings Preservation Trust. 29/07/2010. Paper (Original).
- <3> SHG25134 Image/Photograph(s): Highlands Buildings Preservation Trust. 2009. Photographs of Ross and Cromarty Kirkyards. Colour. . Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 7216 5653 (93m by 62m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH75NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | ROSEMARKIE |
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/339852/fortrose (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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