Johnstone United Presbyterian Church, B7076, Ecclefechan
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Johnstone United Presbyterian Church, B7076, Ecclefechan
Image: © Jo and Steve Turner Taken: 10 Jun 2023
Category B Listed former church built in 1864-6; the architect was James Barbour (1834-1912). It became the parish church following destruction by fire of old parish church in 1975. Now a private 4 bedroom dwelling known as Church House and attached Caretakers House, planning approved conversion in 2018. The United Presbyterian Church was established in Ecclefechan in 1748 and after conducting services in the open air, a thatch-covered church was opened in 1766 (off Hall Road) and used until this church opened.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.058843
Longitude
-3.265567