Tarves, Kirkbrae, Tarves Parish Church, Churchyard
Burial Ground (Medieval), Churchyard (Medieval), War Memorial(S) (20th Century)
Site Name Tarves, Kirkbrae, Tarves Parish Church, Churchyard
Classification Burial Ground (Medieval), Churchyard (Medieval), War Memorial(S) (20th Century)
Alternative Name(s) War Memorial Plaques
Canmore ID 270403
Site Number NJ83SE 48.01
NGR NJ 86920 31177
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/270403
- Council Aberdeenshire
- Parish Tarves
- Former Region Grampian
- Former District Gordon
- Former County Aberdeenshire
Churchyard, which contains Craig slab of 1583 and some 18th century stones, also houses the Tolquhon Monument of 1589 (Thomas Leper). For William Forbes of Tolquhon and his wife, Elizabeth Gordon, it is all that survives of the south aisle of the old kirk. A marvellous blend of Gothic and Renaissance motifs, a worthy reflection of the life of the builder of
Tolquhon. (Pediment over probably 1798.)
Taken from "Aberdeenshire: Donside and Strathbogie - An Illustrated Architectural Guide", by Ian Shepherd, 2006. Published by the Rutland Press http://www.rias.org.uk
NJ83SE 48.01 86920 31177
