Dirleton Kirk and War Memorial
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Dirleton Kirk and War Memorial
Image: © Mr H Taken: 12 May 2011
Dirleton Kirk in background of Dirleton War Memorial. Attractive stone building erected in 1612 to replace 12th-century kirk in Gullane which was "continewallie overblawin with sand". Archerfield Aisle added 1650, first example of neo-classical design in Scotland. Tower crowned with Gothic pinnacles 1836. Interesting examples of stained glass, including St Francis and the Animals, Margaret Chilton 1936.
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Image Location
Latitude
56.046026
Longitude
-2.782385