Abercorn Kirk West Lothian, Scotland, UK
Later 11th cent. Romanesque. Much altered. Originally consisted of aisleless Nave and Chancel. Coursed rubble. Skew-gabled with belfry (for sanctus bell) at E. end of Nave. Slated roofs. Round-headed S. doorway (now built up) of Nave. ADDITIONS: W.
Listed Building Description
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Later 11th cent. Romanesque. Much altered. Originally consisted of aisleless Nave and Chancel. Coursed rubble. Skew-gabled with belfry (for sanctus bell) at E. end of Nave. Slated roofs. Round-headed S. doorway (now built up) of Nave. ADDITIONS: W. facade (1893) with wheel window and round-arched doorway; Philipstoun Burial Enclosure (1723), Binns Aisle (1618) containing mural monuments (1633, 1642), and Duddingstone Burial Aisle (1603 and 1612) all on S. side; Hopetoun Aisle (by Sir William Bruce (1707-8) on N. side especially notable, with burial vault and retiring rooms, also Nave Aisle (1893) with Belfry. INTERIOR: Remodelled 1893 except for Hopetoun Loft (design by Bruce 1707-8; carving by William Eizat, heraldic ceiling by Richard Waitt) at E. end of chancel communicating with Hopetoun Aisle.
Listed Building Statement of Special Interest
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In eccesiastical use.
Listed Building References
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O.S.A. N.S.A. Groome Inv. 274 C. & D. Arch. 1, pp. 346-7 (ills.) Trans. Aberdeen Ecc. Soc. X, pp. 250-5. Trans. Scot. Ecc. Soc. 1, pp. 22-6. Hay Post 'Reformation Churchs'