Description

Early 17th century low rectangular harled church with north aisle added circa 1740 to form T plan; 3 small porches of 1848 at each gable, that at east incorporating vestry; 1799 bellcote with stumpy pinnacles each corner. Plain square headed windows to ground floor and galleries; 2 early 18th century rounded headed windows with later Gothick astragals flank pulpit on south wall.

Slate roof, stone ridge, ball finials. Simple early 18th century interior; pews in aisles, galleries east, north and west. To east Cromartie aisle with classical front, Doric entablature and fluted Ionic columns carrying wide segmental arch. Plain pilasters and piers at rear. To west, simpler Scholars' Loft with panelled breast. Plain north gallery of mid 18th century with dated 1741 and 1788 together with initials of some of the early pew occupants. Joists are bare and some studded with long nails as hat pegs. All wood-work pine, some traces of green paint in west gallery, and some re-used painted boards. Pulpit of 1915.

Statement of Interest

Ecclesiastical building in use as such.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17569127

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Recommended Books

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  Huddersfield in 50 Buildings
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of Historic Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  Drawing up a Local Listed Building Consent Order: Historic England Advice Note 6
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  Oxfordshire: North and West (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Berkshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990