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MHG15476 - Cemetery, Moy Church of Scotland

Summary

Cemtery in use from late 18th century onwards.

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NH73SE 6 7719 3420.

(NH 7719 3420) Church (NAT)
OS 6"map, Inverness-shire, 2nd ed., (1903)

Moy church was built in 1765 probably on the site of a pre-Reformation structure.
R Macdougall 1894. <1>

No further information.
Visited by OS (N K B) 9 November 1966.

A survey of graveyard monuments was carried out at Moy churchyard by S Farrell.

An evaluation survey was undertaken of the cemeteries and burial grounds in the Inverness and Nairn areas, including the archaeological, historical and environmental standing of the sites and the monuments contained therein. A note was made of the date, variety, condition and management of those monuments.
The study of the environmental factors involved in the survey was developed in conjunction with the Scottish Wildlife Trust.
Moy Church (Moy & Dalarossie parish)
NH 7719 3420 159 memorials recorded.
Reports lodged with Highland SMR and the NMRS.
Sponsors: CBA Challenge Funding, Highland Council, Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, Inverness Area Countryside Project, Leader II.
S Farrell 1997 <2>

Variety of stones from late 18th century to modern. Stones set in concrete. Managed by Highland Council. Mort/watch house in south wall. 1 family plot (possibly early mort/watch house). Stones in good condition, some lichen. Still in use. <3>

REFERENCE: Scottish Record Office
Repair of the Kirk of Moy.
Estimates amounting to ?63.5.4 from Mason and Carpenter followed by the division of the sum among the Heritors.
1792 GD 128/19/5/15

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Grid reference	Centred NH 7719 3420 (53m by 32m)
Map sheet	NH73SE
Civil Parish	MOY AND DALAROSSIE
Geographical Area	INVERNESS

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