Lecropt Church
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The Lecropt Church , also Lecropt Kirk , is a church building of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland near the Scottish town of Bridge of Allan in the Council Area Stirling . In 1971 the structure was included in the Scottish monument lists in the highest monument category A. The church is still in use as such today.
description
The church building was built in 1826. The Scottish architect William Stirling is responsible for the design . Possibly was David Hamilton involved.
Lecropt Church is isolated between the M9 and A9 several hundred meters west of Bridge of Allan. The church building is designed in the neo-Gothic perpendicular style . On the northeast side there is a massive bell tower with pinacles . Originally, members of the Stirling clan entered the building through the portal at the base of the tower, while the community used a portal on the side facade. The interior with its stucco ribbed vaults and cross vaults is of particular interest. On the tower side there is a gallery belonging to the Keir family . The crypt of the Stirlings is accessible via an exit at the choir .
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ Information from the parish
- ↑ Information on scottisharchitects.org.uk
Web links
- Network presence of the parish
- Entry on Lecropt Church in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 56 ° 9 ′ 30.7 " N , 3 ° 57 ′ 54" W.