Buittle Old Church
The Buittle Old Church , also Buittle Old Kirk , is a ruined church near the Scottish town of Dalbeattie in the Council Area Dumfries and Galloway . In 1971 the structure was included in the Scottish monument lists in the highest monument category A. Furthermore, together with the Buittle Parish Church , it forms a category B monument ensemble. Finally, the complex is classified as a Scheduled Monument .
description
The former parish church was built in the 13th century. It is isolated around three kilometers west of Dalbeattie. A choir was added to the nave during the 14th century . Since the church was added to Sweetheart Abbey in 1381 , the addition may correlate with this date. The masonry consists of rough quarry stone with natural stone details , with stone blocks used as corner stones .
The nave is entered via a round arched door on the western gable side. There is an arched window above. Both elements may have been rebuilt during later restoration work. On the gable there is a small roof turret with an open bell. It dates from the 16th century. The choir is a little wider than the nave. A pointed arch separates it from the nave. Three lancet windows are arranged in the east gable .
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ Scheduled Monument - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ a b Entry on Buittle Old Church in Canmore, the database of Historic Environment Scotland (English)
Web links
- Entry on Buittle Old Church in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 54 ° 55 '8.2 " N , 3 ° 51' 41.6" W.