"Old Church, Airth Castle"

Maker
Russell, W
Production date
Circa 1904
 Description
View of the ruins of the old parish church amongst the trees. It has a square tower with slated roof and dormer vents.

This photo is not available as a scanned image. You can see the original in the Archives in Callendar House.
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Department
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Maker
Production date
Circa 1904
Subject place
Airth Old Parish Church/Airth Estate/Airth/Airth area
Subject notes
The church dates from the late 12th century and was reconstructed c1650. It was abandoned in 1820 when a new church was built in Airth. The tower is 17th century with four floors and doocot in the roof. The roof no longer exists. There are many carved slabs in and outside the church including that of a veiled lady lying with dogs at her feet and mortsafes, designed to prevent grave robbing.
Accession number
P16430

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