Aberdeenshire HER - NJ74NW0001 - ALMSHOUSE, TURRIFF

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Primary ReferenceNJ74NW0001
NameALMSHOUSE, TURRIFF
NRHE Card No.NJ74NW1
NRHE Numlink 19145
HES SM No. NULL
HES LB No. NULL
Site Form Documentary Record Only
Site Condition Unlocated
Details Site of Almshouse. An almshouse was founded by Earl William, son of the Countess of Buchan, in 1273, for the accommodation of 'a master, six chaplains, and thirteen poor husbandmen of Buchan'. The most likely site is that of the present manse. In the gable of the old church at Turriff is a carved stone bearing 10 heads which may have come from the hospital. No further information.
Last Update17/04/2015
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