Kirkmadrine Church
The Kirkmadrine Church is a church building near the Scottish town of Sandhead in the Council Area Dumfries and Galloway . In 1972 the building was included in the Scottish monument lists in the highest monument category A. It is also classified as a Scheduled Monument .
history
Presumably it is a site that has been used since early Christian times. This is indicated by cross finds that are dated to the 5th to 6th centuries. It is possible that there was even a monastery at this location. Other finds date from the 8th to 12th centuries. Later the parish church of the surrounding Parish was located there . Today's Kirkmadrine Church was built by Lady McTaggart Stewart of Ardwell in the late 19th century. In recognition of the long church history at this location, the church was designed in the medieval Romanesque style .
description
The church is isolated about two kilometers southwest of Sandhead on the Rhins of Galloway . The masonry of the elongated building consists of quarry stone with natural stone surrounds and corner stones made of red sandstone . The round arched main portal is located on a projecting gable on the west side. The door closes with a fighter window . The gable above is designed with a stone cross. With the exception of a smaller door on the south side, all other openings are rectangular. There are clear leaded glass windows without stained glass. The building closes with a slate roof .
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ Scheduled Monument - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ Entry on Kirkmadrine Church in Canmore, the database of Historic Environment Scotland (English)
Web links
- Entry on Kirkmadrine Church in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 54 ° 47 '36.8 " N , 4 ° 59' 15.9" W.