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Eckford Parish Church (Former), Eckford
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- Canmore:
- ECKFORD PARISH CHURCH
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- HS Reference No 3840
General Details and Location
Category
AT RISK
Name of Building
Eckford Parish Church (Former)
Other Name(s)
Address
Eckford
Locality
Postcode
Planning Authority
Divisional Area
Reference No
4184
Listing Category
B
OS Grid Ref
NT 70617 27048
Location Type
Rural Settlement
HS Reference No
3840
Description
To the original structure, which was built between 1665 and 1668, (C L McLaren 1904), two-storeyed N aisle was added in 1722 to accommodate a burial-vault with a laird's loft and retiring-room above it. The church itself has also been so extensively rebuilt that it is now mainly a modern structure. From its S wall hang a pair of jougs, 5 1/2ins in diameter, which date from 1718.(C L McLaren 1904). (RCAHMS)
Building Dates
1771; 1668, 1724 and 1898 recasting
Architects
Unknown
Category of Risk and Development History
Condition
Good
Category of Risk
Low
Exemptions to State of Risk
Field Visits
10/09/2009, 22/08/2011
Development History
September 2009: External inspection reveals that the church is vacant but in good condition. Local planners report that roof repairs have recently been carried out.
August 2011: External inspection finds no significant change from the previous site visit.
4 June 2015: A member of the public advises a window in the east gable is now broken with birds seen accessing the interior.
12 August 2015: Local planners note the church is now being marketed for sale by the Church of Scotland. The sales particulars note a paddock of .182Ha is included in the sale.
22 April 2016: Buildings at Risk is advised that the property has been sold to a private owner who intends to convert the church into a dwelling. Works are anticipated to commence as soon as planning approvals have been received.
16 January 2019: Listed Building Consent for alterations and conversion to a dwelling is being sought ref:18/01719/LBC and 18/01720/FUL.
30 September 2019: Listed Building Consent and Planning Permission outlined above granted subject to conditions.
Guides to Development
Conservation Area
Planning Authority Contact
PAC Telephone Number
Availability
Current Availability
Not Available
Appointed Agents
Price
Occupancy
Vacant
Occupancy Type
N/A
Present/Former Uses
Name of Owners
Type of Ownership
Private
Information Services
Additional Contacts/Information Source
Bibliography
Architecture of Scottish Post Reformation Churches pp. 194, 236, 240, 273, plate 476. Inv. Vol. I, 206. Brooke, C J (2000) Safe sanctuaries: security and defence in Anglo-Scottish border churches 1290-1690, (pp ): 209-10. Laidlaw, W (1905) 'Sculptured and inscribed stones in Jedburgh and vicinity', Proc Soc Antiq Scot, vol.39 p. 35 Fig.16. McLaren, C L (1904) 'Notes upon Eckford Church, etc.', Hist Berwickshire Natur Club, vol.18 p . 94. Scott, H et al (eds.) (1915-61) Fasti ecclesiae Scoticanae: the succession of ministers in the Church of Scotland from the Reformation, Page(s): Vol.2, 110.
Online Resources
Classification
Churches and Chapels
Original Entry Date
14-SEP-09
Date of Last Edit
22/04/2016
