Description

1844, with extensive additions and alterations. Squared, coursed sandstone; sandstone ashlar dressings to openings. Base course; quoins; long and short surrounds; predominantly lancet arch openings; corbelled finials; gargoyles; banded spire; weather-vane.

S (ENTRANCE) ELEVATION: advanced, buttressed gabled porch comprises decorated nook-shafted doorway; 2-leaf timber doors with decorative iron hinges; patera set in gable. Buttressed, gabled entrance porch set centrally within nave; single openings to left and right; decorative string course at springing of arch; rose window set in gable. Single quatrefoil opening at right and left, flanking entrance porch in gabled nave; single window at ground to left; single storey lean-to entrance at ground to right; 2-leaf timber doors; small arched openings aligned above. Stair-tower at outer right comprises single stained glass opening at 1st stage; stepped string course at 2nd stage; tripartite window above; columns flanked by diminutive leaded centre light; flanking lights blind; decorative band course; single pointed arched louvred opening beneath spire. East transept and hall at outer right; West transept and later 20th century additions to outer left.

Stained, leaded glazing. Graded slate grey roof; fleche; raised skews; bracketed eaves.

INTERIOR: largely refurbished 1953. Oak panelling to chancel; timber pews; stained glass windows; open braced timber roof.

BOUNDARY WALLS, GATEPIERS AND GATES: coped, stepped, rubble sandstone; cast-iron gatepiers and gates.

Statement of Interest

Ecclesiastical building in use as such. Externally, good High Victorian Gothic detailing, especially the gargoyles, rose window, decorative band and string courses.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q77773351

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Recommended Books

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  Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses: A Guide to Conservation, Sustainability and Economy
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  Berkshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  The Shredded Chef: 120 Recipes for Building Muscle, Getting Lean, and Staying Healthy
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  Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings
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  Norfolk 1: Norwich and North-East: Norwich and North-east v. 1 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover