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Lethendy Kirkyard, Kirkton of Lethendy
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- Canmore:
- LETHENDY KIRKYARD
- Historic Scotland:
- HS Reference No 12415
General Details and Location
Category
AT RISK
Name of Building
Lethendy Kirkyard
Other Name(s)
Address
Kirkton of Lethendy
Locality
Postcode
Planning Authority
Divisional Area
Reference No
4168
Listing Category
C
OS Grid Ref
NO 12999 41800
Location Type
Rural Settlement
HS Reference No
12415
Description
Some stones 17th and 18th century: rubble encircling walls and gates, 1844, John Angus, mason; stable, gig-house and vestry attached to cast wall, 1847, John Ramsay of Kettins, architect. (Historic Scotland)
Lethendy Kirk was abandoned after the union of churches in 1929 ( N.Haynes).
Lethendy Kirk was abandoned after the union of churches in 1929 ( N.Haynes).
Building Dates
17th -18th century
Architects
Category of Risk and Development History
Condition
Poor
Category of Risk
Moderate
Exemptions to State of Risk
Field Visits
08/09/2009, 22/09/2011, 6/2/2014
Development History
September 2009: External inspection finds there are toppled and leaning gravestone. Sections of some stones have detached. The grass is advancing over many monuments.
September 2011: External inspection finds no significant change from the previous site visit.
6 February 2014: Inspection finds the graveyard continues to deteriorate slowly.
17 July 2024: Desk-based assessment suggests the site remains At-Risk.
Guides to Development
Conservation Area
Planning Authority Contact
PAC Telephone Number
Availability
Current Availability
Unknown
Appointed Agents
Price
Occupancy
Vacant
Occupancy Type
N/A
Present/Former Uses
Name of Owners
Unverified see FAQ on ascertaining ownership
Type of Ownership
Unknown
Information Services
Additional Contacts/Information Source
Bibliography
Perth and Kinross an architectural guide (2000) Nick Haynes p 141
Online Resources
Classification
Cemeteries and Graveyards
Original Entry Date
09-SEP-09
Date of Last Edit
16/09/2014
