Durisdeer Parish Church
The Durisdeer Parish Church is a church building of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland in the Scottish hamlet Durisdeer in the Council Area Dumfries and Galloway . In 1971 the structure was included in the Scottish monument lists in the highest monument category A.
history
A predecessor building presumably dedicated to Saint Cuthbert existed at the site . However, no further information is available about the history of this church. The current church building was probably built between 1718 and 1720 to a design by the Scottish architect James Smith . However, some sources also give older dates up to 1699. In the mid-1780s, the roof was renewed and the structure of the roof structure simplified. In 1957 the roof was re-covered once more.
description
The Durisdeer Parish Church is located in the middle of the surrounding cemetery on the northern edge of Durisdeer. The building has a cruciform floor plan with a transverse wing on the west side. The rectangular entrance portal on this wing is rusticated . A sundial from 1699 was probably taken over from a previous building. A bell tower with a square floor plan sits in the middle. It is designed with blind oculi and lancet windows coupled over them in a round-arched natural stone surround . The tower closes with a cornice and a flat parapet. The wing houses the private rooms of the Dukes of Queensberry , among other things . With the exception of this wing, arched windows are built into profiled natural stone surrounds. The small lattice windows do not correspond to the original design.
Queensberry Aisle
The Queensberry Aisle is a mausoleum of the Dukes of Queensberry. It adjoins the north side and is probably older than the church building. The square structure made of polished stone blocks was redesigned around 1711. It closes with a curved, slate-covered hood. Inside is a marble wall monument designed by John Van Nost . The deep crypt is designed with a canopy made of white marble .
Queensberry Aisle
Marble canopy
Gravesite of James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry
graveyard
Numerous historically valuable gravestones from the 17th to 19th centuries have been preserved in the surrounding cemetery. They are often designed in a classical style. The grave of Daniel MacMichael deserves special mention . The covenanter is called a "martyr" for their cause.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d e Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ Entry on Durisdeer Parish Church in Canmore, the database of Historic Environment Scotland (English)
Web links
- Scotland's Churches Trust information
- Entry on Durisdeer Parish Church in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 55 ° 18 ′ 56 " N , 3 ° 44 ′ 39.5" W.