Morham Parish Church
The Morham Parish Church is a church building in the Scottish hamlet of Morham in the East Lothian Council Area . In 1971 the building was included in the Scottish List of Monuments in the highest category A.
history
A church has been on the site since the 12th century. The oldest fragments of today's church date from 1685, when a new building swallowed up its predecessor. Today's Morham Parish Church dates back to 1724. Fragments of the older church were reused in the construction. A side wing, the Dalrymple Aisle , was added around 1730. Morham is the smallest parish in East Lothian. In order to save costs, the merger with a neighboring community was discussed in 1837.
description
Morham Parish Church is located on the Morham Burn stream . The quarry stone masonry of the elongated building is made of red sandstone . All arched openings are lined with ashlar stones and provided with keystones . The south-facing front is four axes wide. The two-winged entrance portal on the right side closes with a combat window . In contrast, the north facade is windowless, with the exception of the triple window on the outgoing Dalrymple Aisle. The masonry on the wing is partially rusticated . It has a richly ornamented entrance portal and closes with a slate-covered gable roof . On the west side there is a small roof turret with a bell on the gable. It closes with a curved hood. The bell, cast in 1681, bears the inscription "Sir James Stansfield Donum Eius".
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
Web links
- Entry on Morham Parish Church in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 55 ° 56 ′ 39.4 " N , 2 ° 42 ′ 41.5" W.