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Basic Site Details

Newburgh School
Newburgh
Foveran
Aberdeenshire
B Listed
Scotland
Originally a school of 1838, converted to ecclesiastical use at the time of erection of new Newburgh School (for which see separate entry).

Alternative Names

The following alternative names are associated with this building/design:

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NameCurrent NameNotes
Holyrood ChapelYesFrom c.1882
Foveran Parish Church

Street Addresses

The following street addresses are associated with this building:

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AddressCurrent AddressNotes
Main StreetYes
School RoadYes

Events

The following date-based events are associated with this building:

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Event TypeFromToNotes
1838
1882cConversion to ecclesiastical use
1892Addition of Gothic clock tower
19061909Interior reconstructed

People

Design and Construction

The following individuals or organisations have carried out design/construction work. Where architects or practices worked together, matching letters appear beside their names in the Partnership Group column.

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PersonPartnership GroupRoleFromToNotes
John Robertson19061909Interior reconstruction

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References

Bibliographic References

The following books contain references to this building:

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AuthorYearTitlePartPublisherNotes
Groome, Francis HOrdnance Gazetteer of Scotland (1882-85)Edinburgh, London & Glasgow: Thomas C Jack, Grange Publishing Works
Walker, David W and Woodworth, Matthew2015The Buildings of Scotland: Aberdeenshire North and MorayYale University Presspp28, 309

Archive References

The following archives hold material relating to this building:

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SourceNameCat NumberItem NameNotes
Rev Cook, Newburgh Chapel & Foveran Church (1991)Correspondence from John RobertsonCorrespondence regarding interior work
Historic Environment ScotlandListed Buildings Register6797