Botriphnie Parish Kirk

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Botriphnie Parish Kirk

Image: © Anne Burgess Taken: 14 May 1984

The kirk was designed by George Angus and built in 1816-1820 close to an earlier kirk dating from 1617. The tracery in the windows was added by R B Pratt during alterations in 1901. The dedication was to St Fumac, who had a preaching outpost here in the 8th or 9th century, and whose well, with healing properties, is nearby. On the left are the remains of the 1617 kirk, now used as a mausoleum of the Stuart family.

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