MHG31352 - Cemetery, Dunnet Parish Church
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Type and Period (1)
- CEMETERY (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD to 1900 AD)
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SCOTTISH RECORD OFFICE
Building of a stair to the East loft of Dunnet Church. Receipts for lime and carriage of materials. Note of cash paid to John Mackay, Mason and his receipted account. 1817 GD 136/875/1-5
Report of the condition of Dunnet Chruch and Manse. Note of the necessary repairs and alterations. 1776 GD 136/476
Building of stair to church east loft. Accounts. John Mackay mason. 1817
GD 136/875/2 and 6-9
Info transcribed from Architecture catalogue slip:
Mr George Hay reports that he has recorded this church to some extent.
East Caithness Local plan, May 1987: P31/2.53.
J Aitken : 22/05/01.
Ch (NAT) OS 1:10,000 map, (1976)
The church of Dunnet parish, often quoted as a 17th century building, but which is in fact a rectangular, medieval church with a W tower, to which a N aisle was added 1837. Its fine, lime washed exterior and austere lines are in authentic medieval tradition which persisted into Reformed times. The windows and doors have probably been altered, but one doorway in W end of N wall has retained its original round-headed form, although it is now blocked up.
The church is on record between 1223 and 1245, and there are many pre-16th century gravestones in churchyard. Timothy Pont, cartographer, was minister here 1610. Both church and churchyard appear to be uncared for. The church is assumed to have been dedicated to St Mary from fact that main fair was held on Tuesday after Marymas, 15th August, on the Marymas Green.
Orig Paroch Scot 1855; RCAHMS 1911, visited 1910; G Hay 1957; Name Book 1871; HBD list (1962).
Sources/Archives (7)
- --- SHG1836 Text/Publication/Monograph: A S Cowper & I Ross. 1992. Caithness Monumental Inscriptions, pre 1855. 1.
- --- SHG2307 Text/Publication/Volume: Hay, G. 1957. The architecture of Scottish post-Reformation churches, 1560-1843. 50-1.
- --- SHG2664 Text/Report: RCAHMS. 1911. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments and Constructions of Scotland. Third report and inventory of monuments and constructions in the county of Caithness. . 21-2, No. 61.
- --- SHG2785 Text/Publication/Volume: SDD. 1960-. List of Buildings of Architectural or Historical Interest, (Lists held in Architectural Department of RCAHMS).
- --- SHG3361 Text/Publication/Volume: Name Book (County). Object Name Books of the Ordnance Survey. Book No. 3, 75.
- --- SHG342 Text/Publication/Monograph: OPS. 1855. Origines parochiales Scotiae: the antiquities ecclesiastical and territorial of the parishes of Scotland. 2/2. 789.
- --- SHG3470 Text/Publication/Volume: Watson, G.. 1991. Caithness Chapel Sites.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 2198 7117 (53m by 50m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND27SW |
| Civil Parish | DUNNET |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB1888 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/8890 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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