Gordon Tomb facts for kids
The Gordon Tomb
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| Coordinates | 57°38′03″N 3°05′05″W / 57.63417°N 3.08469°W |
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| Location | Parish of Bellie, Moray |
| Beginning date | 1825 |
| Completion date | 1826 |
The Gordon Tomb is a special building called a mausoleum. It is found in a place called Bellie in Moray, Scotland. A mausoleum is like a fancy tomb or a small building where people are buried.
This tomb holds the coffins of Jean Christie and her son Adam. Jean Christie was the second wife of Alexander Gordon, who was the 4th Duke of Gordon. Jean passed away in 1824, and Adam passed away in 1834. The Gordon Tomb is considered a very important historical building. It is known as a Category A listed building, which means it has special protection. You can find the tomb in the old churchyard of Bellie Old Church.
The Gordon Tomb: A Historic Burial Place
What the Tomb Looks Like
The Gordon Tomb has a design style called neoclassical. This means it looks like ancient Greek or Roman buildings. It stands on a base with steps. Twelve tall columns, known as Ionic columns, support the roof. These columns are arranged in a square shape.
The columns hold up a part called the entablature. This is like a decorated beam above the columns. On the east and west sides of the entablature, there are carved panels with family symbols. There are also urn-shaped decorations on top.
Who Designed the Tomb?
The Gordon Tomb was finished in 1826. It was designed by a local architect named William Robertson. An architect is someone who designs buildings. William Robertson also designed many churches in the area. These included churches for different Christian groups in Scotland.
