Description

1824, later alterations. Simple harled rectangular church
orientated E/W with porches at E and W gables. Harled;
tooled grey granite dressings.
Symmetrical S front with 4 long round-headed windows with
simple Y-tracery and leaded glazing; similar (?later 19th
century) centre window in N elevation flanked by narrower,
similarly detailed, windows. Bellcote at W gable apex
with small ball finial.
Slate roof.
Interior; re-cast; re-fitted 1924 (after fire) and also 1971.
Gallery at W; low octagonal pulpit.
Rubble walled burial ground with late 18th and 19th century
tombstones. Entrance to High Street flanked by pair re-used
early-mid 18th century square tooled grey granite gate
piers with moulded cornice and stepped caps supporting small
attenuated ball finials.

Statement of Interest

Ecclesiastical building in use as such. Re-built in 1824 on

site of 1792 church which replaced earlier building sited in

old burial ground in centre of burgh (also close to High

Street). Gate piers similar to pair at old burial ground,

from where they were probably removed for re-use.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17826859

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Recommended Books

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  Pevsner's Architectural Glossary (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Introductions)
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  Devon (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  ENGLAND GUIDE TO POST WAR LISTED: A Guide to Post-war Listed Buildings
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