Collessie, Collessie Parish Church, Churchyard South And West Wall
Commemorative Monument (Period Unassigned), Dyke (Period Unassigned), Wall (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Collessie, Collessie Parish Church, Churchyard South And West Wall
Classification Commemorative Monument (Period Unassigned), Dyke (Period Unassigned), Wall (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Dyke; Melville Enclosure
Canmore ID 98098
Site Number NO21SE 8.02
NGR NO 28612 13190
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/98098
- Council Fife
- Parish Collessie
- Former Region Fife
- Former District North East Fife
- Former County Fife
NO21SE 8 28612 13190
The Melville Tomb is a fine example of an early 17th century burial chamber. It was built in 1609 by Sir James Melville of Halhill a noted courtier to Mary Queen of Scots and James VI, whose personal memoirs remain an important historical record on the later 16th century.
A comprehensive package of works is proposed to conserve the building fabric and reinstate it original appearance, as far as is appropriate. While the building is small in size, the works will have to be very carefully handled as some of the important masonry has become quite delicate.
ARC, 2003.