Description

1735-6. Simple T-plan kirk with long S facing 4-bay elevation.
Rubble, contrasting painted ashlar dressings, some re-used
from former church.
Substantial pointed-headed entrance at SW (left) with moulded
re-used jambs; smaller square-headed doorway at SE (right)
with deeply moulded re-used jambs placed upside-down (run-off
stops pointing upwards; sited close to lintel instead of at
base by kerb); small window above with deeply chamfered
margins cutting through (obscure) dated cill. Small centre
mural sundial dated 1740. Blocked centre Minister's door
flanked by enlarged windows; later enlarged round-headed N
gallery window; blocked T-wing door; 4- and multi-pane
glazing.
Bellcote at W gable apex dated 1723 (date of construction)
and 1735 (date of removal to New Spynie); Michael Burgerhuys
bell dated 1637. Slate roofs.
INTERIOR: T-plan interior with original layout; raised and
fielded panelled galleries E and W. Demi-octagonal raised and
fielded panelled pulpit in centre of S wall with reeded
pilastered backboard and corniced tester. Simple grained board
pews, some of 'box pew' type.
ENCLOSED WALLS. Church enclosed by simple rubble wall.
Entrance flanked by plain gatepiers.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17828073

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