Midmar
Midmar is a historic settlement in Aberdeenshire, lying north of Banchory and southwest of Inverurie. It is noted for its three stone circles and various standing stones. Midmar and Sunhoney are both recumbent stone circles.
History
The name Midmar, formerly Migmar,
Midmar is a largely rural community, and links to
The oil boom in the 1970s created a temporary burst in building due to the village's proximity to Aberdeen.[6]
Stone circles
Midmar stone circle lies adjacent to the parish church. The 17m diameter circle features stones up to 2.45m high.[3] The stones have been described as "fang-like".[7] In 1914, the stones were disturbed by the construction of a new graveyard.[3] The circle was scheduled as an ancient monument in 1925 and 1970.[8]
Sunhoney stone circle lies slightly east of the village at Sunhoney Farm.[9] Cullerlie stone circle lies further east.[10] Sunhoney and Midmar are both recumbent stone circles whilst Cullerlie is thought to be a later version.[11]
The three circles are supplemented by other standing stones of similar date, scattered throughout the area.[citation needed] One example is a standing stone 100 metres north of the Midmar circle.[8]
Notable residents
- Prof Dick Vet School in Edinburgh
- Rev John Ogilvie (poet) (1733–1813)
- John Ligertwood Paterson (1820–1882), medical doctor known for work in Bahia, Brazil
Bankhead
Several hamlets are associated with Midmar. One of these, Bankhead, has a former free church chapel (now converted to a domestic residence) that is a category B listed building.[12]
External links
References
- ^ ISBN 9781906566357.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "MIDMAR CASTLE. (Category A Listed Building) (LB16262)". Retrieved 28 February 2019.
- ^ ISBN 9781902419558.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "ST. NIDIAN'S CHURCH MIDMAR. (LB16261)". Retrieved 28 February 2019.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Midmar, Church, settlement and (Cunningar) motte (SM100)". Retrieved 28 February 2019.
- ^ "BBC - Domesday Reloaded: EMPLOYMENT IN MIDMAR". Archived from the original on 24 November 2017. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
- ^ "Midmar Kirk Stone Circle Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland".
- ^ a b Historic Environment Scotland. "Christchurch, stone circle and standing stone, Midmar (SM32)". Retrieved 1 March 2019.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Sunhoney, stone circle 240m NW of (SM44)". Retrieved 1 March 2019.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. ""Cullerlie stone circle", Standing Stones of Echt (SM90088)". Retrieved 1 March 2019.
- ISBN 9781902419558.
- ^ "West Church, Bankhead". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 29 June 2023.