Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Ancrum Old Parish Church
In or near Ancrum.
Ancrum Old Parish Church — church in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Ancrum Old Parish Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.5162°, -2.6010°.
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Heritage listing
Ancrum Old Parish Church is situated just over half a mile north west of the village of Ancrum in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland, on the B4600 road leading off the A68. The village of Ancrum is four miles north west of Jedburgh. The churchyard contains the burial ground for the local area. The old church is situated at grid reference NT621248, and the remains are protected as a Category B listed building.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ancrum Old Parish Church is situated just over half a mile north west of the village of Ancrum in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland, on the B4600 road leading off the A68. The village of Ancrum is four miles north west of Jedburgh. The churchyard contains the burial ground for the local area. The old church is situated at grid reference NT621248, and the remains are protected as a Category B listed building.
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Background
History
The origins of the church are from 1136 when a monastic settlement was established by David I of Scotland. That foundation was part of the Archdeanery of Teviotdale in the See of Glasgow. This situation existed until the Reformation in 1560 when the church was transformed, according to the new faith, to Ancrum Parish Church. The old buildings were replaced in 1762 when a new church was built, incorporating a fragmented aisle from the old church. In 1832, the church was extensively repaired. The church, in later years, was alternatively known as "The Livingston Church" in memory of the most notable of all the clerics at Ancrum, the Rev. John Livingston (1603 1672). Livingston was part of the…
Visiting
The Parish of Ancrum is no longer a separate parish and it is now part of the United Parish of Ale and Teviot, incorporating Ancrum, Lilliesleaf, Crailing and Eckford. The minister is the Reverend Frank Campbell.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5162, -2.6010
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD8 6UJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Established
- 1136
Sources
- wikidata: Q4753110 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ancrum Old Parish Church (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ancrum Gable.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ancrum Old Parish Church?
- Ancrum Old Parish Church is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD8 6UJ).
- What is Ancrum Old Parish Church?
- Ancrum Old Parish Church — church in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Ancrum Old Parish Church?
- Drivers can use postcode TD8 6UJ.
- When was Ancrum Old Parish Church built?
- Built or established in 1136.
- Is Ancrum Old Parish Church a listed building?
- Ancrum Old Parish Church is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Ancrum Old Parish Church free to visit?
- Yes, Ancrum Old Parish Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ancrum Old Parish Church?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD8 6UJ. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.