Anstruther Wester Parish Church
The Anstruther Wester Parish Church , also St Nicolas' Church , is a former church building of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland in the Scottish town of Anstruther in the Council Area Fife . In 1972 the building was included as an individual monument in the Scottish monument lists in the highest monument category A.
history
The architectural history of the church is complex. It goes back to a medieval church from 1243, of which only fragments that have been integrated into the current structure have survived. The bell tower, however, can be dated to the 16th century. The current hall church was possibly built in 1761, but the year of construction is the basis of discussions. Another construction phase was carried out in 1846. The interior was renovated around 1930. After the parish was merged with that of the Anstruther Easter Parish Church , the Nikolauskirche became obsolete. That is why it was rebuilt in 1970 and now serves as a community hall.
description
The Anstruther Parish Church is near the confluence of the Dreel Burn in the Firth of Forth on the main road Anstruther ( A917 ). The simple hall church is designed in a Georgian style. The quarry stone masonry with natural stone surrounds is partly plastered with Harl . Three high arched windows with ornamented keystones run along the south facade . The original glasses are still preserved. The final gable roofs are covered with slate and designed with simple stepped gables . The four-story tower closes with an octagonal helmet. Tower clocks are used on all sides.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ Entry on Anstruther Wester Parish Church in Canmore, the database of Historic Environment Scotland (English)
- ↑ Information about the Church
Web links
- Entry on Anstruther Wester Parish Church in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 56 ° 13 '20.4 " N , 2 ° 42' 14.6" W.