Aberdeenshire HER - NJ95SE0004 - FETTERANGUS CHURCH

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Primary ReferenceNJ95SE0004
NameFETTERANGUS CHURCH
NRHE Card No.NJ95SE4
NRHE Numlink 20737
HES SM No. 7143
HES LB No. NULL
Site Form Standing Structure
Site Condition Incomplete
Details Remains of a church, built circa 1120 and recorded in the 13th century, and associated graveyard. The church was dedicated to St Fergus and granted to the monks of St Thomas of Arbroath by Ralph le Neym about 1200. The grant was confirmed by King William the Lion. Only the foundations remain on which an enclosed burial place has been built. A holy water stoup has been set into the turf within the church. Symbol stone NJ95SE0038 stands at the entrance to graveyard. There are good 17th and 18th century grave slabs nearby. The churchyard contains the Second World War Commonwealth war grave of Sapper William Millar, Royal Engineers.
Last Update01/05/2024
Updated Bycpalmer
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Date of Compilation07/07/1985

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Monument Type 1Monument Type 2Monument Type 3OrderProbability
CHURCHES REMAINS OFA100
STOUPSWATER B100
CHURCHYARDS  C100
GRAVESWARCOMMONWEALTHE100
GRAVEYARDS  D100