Church Overview

The medieval parish church that was located on this ancient ecclesiastical site was largely rebuilt in 1730, but by the middle of the 19th century it was thought to be ‘an old mean-looking edifice’. So a new church, built of granite by the London architect Henry Roberts, was built nearby in 1851, still using the Georgian T-plan with a French pavilion roof on the tower with a broad nave and east transept.

The architect Peter MacGregor Chalmers added a communion table and font, an organ chamber and rearranged the seating in 1913-14. In the transept are three carved stones, one a Celtic cross shaft decorated on both faces with interlaced rings, similar to those of the same period found at Whithorn, the other two are early 17th century graveslabs. The stained glass in the east transept window is by James Ballantine & Son and was installed in 1867.

The kirkyard outside contains the remains of the earlier parish church and many interesting memorials, including those of the Wigtown Martyrs.

Services

Sunday 10.00am

Opening Arrangements

Open Easter to September, Monday to Friday 2.00-4.00pm

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