Kings College Chapel, College Bounds Aberdeen, Aberdeen City Council Area, Scotland, UK
Listed Building Description
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Begun 1500 (inscription) dated 1504; leaded 1506; crown blown down 1633, replaced with Renaissance termination 1634 designed Dr. Wm. Gordon (professor of medicine) executed George Thomson, fleche releaded 1655, William Scot; lower part of S. wall refaced in granite (buildings removed) 1775; restored and screen moved 1873 Robert Mathieson; further restoration work 1890-1. Sir R.R. Anderson; centre window of apse reinstated Dr. Kelly 1931. Aisleless, ashlar (freestone) built, 122'6" x 28', 6 bays and 3-sided apse with stout buttresses large traceried windows N-side and apse, small windows high up on S. Squat S.W. tower with crown top, 99' high. Interior: ribbed arched wooden ceiling; original stalls and other woodwork probably John Fendour.
Listed Building Statement of Special Interest
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Part of Old Aberdeen 'A' Group.
Listed Building References
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Ecc. Arch. v. III p. 287 Billings v.1. Wm. Kelly in W. Douglas Simpson, A Tribute to Dr. Kelly and P.S.A.S. LXVIII p.363; F.C. Eales, King's College Chapel, Aberdeen. W. Douglas Simpson in Country Life Aug. 26th 1965. Chapman & Riley, pls. 34, 63, p.147. Plans, King's College Library.