Aberdeenshire HER - NJ90SW0018 - BANCHORY-DEVENICK

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Primary ReferenceNJ90SW0018
NameBANCHORY-DEVENICK
NRHE Card No.NJ90SW8
NRHE Numlink 241257
HES SM No. NULL
HES LB No. 2862
Site Form Standing Structure
Site Condition Complete 2
Details A watch-tower stands in the churchyard of the former Banchory-Devenick parish church (NJ90SW0044), built close to the south wall of the churchyard. There is a window in the north side, from which watchers could overlook the churchyard. It is small, oblong, single-storeyed with a harl and slate finish. Dates to early 19th Century. An iron mort-safe lies nearby. Three war memorials (two of World War I) formerly in the church have been affixed to the outside wall of the watch-house.
Last Update01/05/2024
Updated Bycpalmer
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National Grid Reference: NJ 9067 0243


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Monument Types

Monument Type 1Monument Type 2Monument Type 3OrderProbability
MEMORIALSWAR C100
MEMORIALSWORLD WAR I F100
WATCH-TOWERSRECTANGULAR A100
MORT-SAFESIRON B100