Watch House Abbey Church Coupar Angus
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Watch House Abbey Church Coupar Angus
Image: © Mary Rodgers Taken: 11 Jan 2018
The roughly octagonal building 0f this Watch House, was erected by public subscription in 1822. However, it re-uses medieval fragments of masonry. In particular there is a frieze at the top of the wall appears to be sections of the Abbey’s massive fluted columns. Inside, there is a fireplace to warm the men who kept watch through the night for body snatchers, who posed a threat particularly in the first three decades of the 19th century.
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Image Location
Latitude
56.543671
Longitude
-3.263776