MHG7226 - Auldearn Old Parish Church
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- CHURCH (Early Medieval to 19th Century - 561 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
Full Description
NH95NW 6 9194 5555.
(NH 9194 5555) Church (NAT) OS 6" map (1959)
The parish church of Auldearn, built 1757, It is adjoined by an unroofed portion of its predecessor (whose windows bear traces of Gothic architecture), which is now used for burial. St Columba was associated with Auldearn but whether his establishment was on this site or whether medieval church was dedicated to him is not known.
G Bain 1893
As described above. Visited by OS (RD) 26 November 1965
The church, burial ground and sundial were listed at Catgeory B in 1971.
The older portion of the church was Scheduled in 1992.
Incorporates former NH95NW0045 a/b
J.Wood 11/1/01
Thompson (appendix to diary 1884) "village now of but small dimensions was once the most important town in the county & we read of the Dean of the college in connection with Elgin Cathedral being its minister" - HAW 2/2003
As part of the Dual Designations Project, it was proposed by Historic Environment Scotland in 2017 that the medieval church would be removed from the listing. <1>
The medieval church was removed from the listing by Historic Environment Scotland as of 05/10/2017. <2>
See also:
NH95NW0077 Graveyard
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SHG1938 Text/Publication/Volume: Bain, G. 1893. History of Nairnshire. 2nd ed.. 37, 38, 498.
- --- SHG25449 Collection/Project Archive: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 08/2011. Digital site gazetteer and archive for ARCH Community Timeline Project: Auldearn. Yes. Site 17.
- <1> SHG27614 Text/Designation Notification/List of Buildings: Historic environment Scotland Designations Team. 2017. Assessment against the listing criteria: Auldearn Parish Church, remains of former medieval church, burial ground and sundial. Historic Environment Scotland. 12/09/2017. Digital.
- <2> SHG28093 Text/Designation Notification/List of Buildings: Historic Environment Scotland. 2017. Notification of the amendments to the designation of Auldearn Parish Church, Burial Ground and Sundial at Auldearn, Nairn.. Historic Environment Scotland. 06/10/2017. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 9194 5556 (44m by 26m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH95NW |
| Civil Parish | AULDEARN |
| Geographical Area | NAIRN |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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External Links (3)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB1647 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM5418 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/15560 (View HES Canmore entry for this building)
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