Westruther Parish Church
Church (19th Century), War Memorial (20th Century)
Site Name Westruther Parish Church
Classification Church (19th Century), War Memorial (20th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Old Bassendean: War Memorial Plaques And Roll Of Honour
Canmore ID 57333
Site Number NT64NW 35
NGR NT 63434 49996
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/57333
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Westruther
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Berwickshire
- Former County Berwickshire
The church lies in the small village of Westruther. Built around 1838, the church replaced the nearby Old Kirk, which was converted into a burial vault.
The church is rectangular on plan, and is of simple neo-Gothic style. The entrance is in the west gable and is surmounted by a triple light window and, originally, a belfry, of which only the corbelled base remains. It was removed in the 1960s for structural reasons.
The original pews have been retained within the church. Narrow, with the backs at right angles to the seats, the pews are said to feel as uncomfortable as they look.
Text prepared by RCAHMS as part of the Accessing Scotland's Past project
Sbc Note
Visibility: This is an upstanding building.
Information from Scottish Borders Council.
