Aberdeen enclosure, Methlick

Location

In the graveyard behind the ruin of the Old Kirk
Methlick, Aberdeenshire

Description

A low walled enclosure with a very ornate 'Celtic revival' cross shaped tombstone.
The inscription reads:
To the memory of
George John James Fifth Earl of Aberdeen
Born at Stanmore Priory September 1816
M.P. for the County of Aberdeen
Died at Haddo House March 22nd 1864 at the age of 47
also of his wife
Mary Baillie Countess of Aberdeen
Daughter of George Baillie of Jerviswoode
and sister of George 10th Earl of Haddington
Born August 4th 1814 and died at Kennet House Alloa
April 3rd 1900 at the age of 85
Their Works Follow Them

Era

1800s

Related Artefacts

• Beaton gravestone Methlick
• Maitland Grave Methlick
• Methlick war memorial

Categories

• Other Memorials and Grave Art

Iconography

• cross, Celtic

Photographer

• David Watson Hood

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