St Congan's auld kirk, Turriff
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St Congan's auld kirk, Turriff
Image: © Bill Harrison Taken: 17 Sep 2016
Originating in perhaps the 12th or 13th Century, the building was last used for worship in 1795 and consists of east gable-end and north and south walls. The double bellcote from 1635 is 'the finest of its type in Scotland' (Buildings of Scotland guide) and the clock was installed in 1828. A-listed (LB42163): http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB42163 .
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Image Location
Latitude
57.537744
Longitude
-2.465824