Description

Circa 1780, probably incorporating medieval fragments;
renovated and re-cast 1897. Simple narrow rectangular harled
church; 4-bay long S elevation with entrance in outer W
bay mirrored by similar entrance blocked as window 1897
at E. Pair centre square headed windows, 1 flanked by
small squint vent. Large circular 1987 E gable window with
brick surround. Late 19th century lattice pane glazing;
single S window and E gable light with early 19th century stained
glass. Small gallery window in W gable; W apex, bellcote
with ball finial. Slate roof.
Interior; plain interior; 1897 pine plank dado and ceiling,
pine pews. Later oak communion table and pulpit. 1914-18
mural war memorial. Decorative cast-iron decoration over
enclosed entrance lobby.
Burial ground; simple rubble walls; pair tooled grey granite
square gate piers with simple caps and pair cast-iron
carriage gates. Fine collection early 19th century local
slate tombs.

Statement of Interest

Ecclesiastical building in use as such.

Church said to have been established on present site by

missionaries from Iona.

Slit vent in S wall a "lepers blink".

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q56606447

External links are from the relevant listing authority and, where applicable, Wikidata. Wikidata IDs may be related buildings as well as this specific building. If you want to add or update a link, you will need to do so by editing the Wikidata entry.

Recommended Books

• 
  Renovating Old Houses: Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes (For Pros By Pros)
• 
  London 6: Westminster (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England): Westminster v. 6
• 
  London 4: North: North v. 4 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
• 
  Liverpool: Pevsner City Guide (Pevsner Architectural Guides: City Guides)
• 
  Yorkshire: York and the East Riding (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
• 
  London 1: The City of London: City of London v. 1 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)