St Vigeans Parish Kirk
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St Vigeans Parish Kirk
Image: © Anne Burgess Taken: 13 Aug 2010
The parish of St Vigeans originally included the parish of Arbroath, until the latter was disjoined in the 16th century and formed into a separate parish as the town developed. Ironically, the Royal Burgh of Arbroath continued to expand into the separate parish of St Vigeans. An important kirk was founded here in the 12th century by the eponymous saint. The present building, strikingly sited on a high steep-sided mound, incorporates 12th century gables and a 15th century tower. It was restored in 1871, with an apse and west tower, by Sir R Rowand Anderson, and is a category A listed building. In the foreground of this view are Image] and Image
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Image Location
Latitude
56.57655
Longitude
-2.589358