Gordon Tomb

Architectural structure in Moray, Scotland

The Gordon Tomb

The Gordon Tomb

Location| Parish of Bellie, Moray
Coordinates| 57°38′03″N 3°05′05″W﻿ / ﻿57.63417°N 3.08469°W﻿ / 57.63417; -3.08469
Beginning date| 1825
Completion date| 1826

The Gordon Tomb is a classical colonnaded mausoleum in the parish of Bellie in Moray, Scotland. It houses the sarcophagi of the second wife of the 4th Duke of Gordon, Jean Christie (who died in 1824), and her son Adam (died 1834).[1] It is designated as a Category A listed building.[1] The tomb lies within the graveyard of Bellie Old Church, close to the remains of the church.[2]

## Design

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The tomb is of a neoclassical design. It stands upon a stepped plinth, with carved entablature supported by twelve ionic columns, arranged in a square and containing the sarcophagi. The entablature supports raised armorial panels facing east and west and urn finials.[3] Completed in 1826, it was designed by William Robertson,[1] a local architect who designed buildings for the Established, Episcopal and Catholic churches.[4]

## References

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1. ^ a b c Historic Environment Scotland. "Bellie Burial Ground, Gordon Tomb (LB1539)". Retrieved 15 April 2019.
2. ^ "Gordon Tomb, Bellie Graveyard". Places of worship in Scotland. Scottish Church Heritage Research Ltd. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
3. ^ Walker and Woodworth (2015). The Buildings of Scotland – Aberdeenshire North and Moray. Newhaven and London: Yale University Press. p. 523\. ISBN 9780300204285.
4. ^ "William Robertson". DSA Architect Biography Report. Directory of Scottish Architects. Retrieved 16 March 2019.