Roman Catholic Church of the Incarnation
Date 31 January 2013
Event ID 933734
Category Management
Type Site Management
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/933734
Gothic Church; orientated approximately E/W with entrance in gabled W front. Tooled pink granite ashlar front and dressings, harl pointed flanks and rear. Unusual plan incorporating priest's quarters under the same roof.
Ecclesiastical building in use as such. A priest served the Tombae area from at least 1745, living further upstream at Kinakyle by 1794. Nearby a 'new mass house' was built about 1790, the ruins of which are marked on
1st ed OS, circa 1870. This 'masshouse' was superseded by present Tombae church, which was opened for worship on Feb 2, 1829, though unfinished. Interior re-modelled and completed 1843-4 including insertion of priest's dwelling accommodation in E portion; interior vaulted, lobby and organ gallery above constructed. Tomintoul RC Church also has presbytery incorporated within building. River Livet formerly spanned by bridge opposite W entrance. Upgraded B to A 9.11.87 (Historic Scotland)
