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Old Parish Church, Westruther

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General Details and Location

Category
AT RISK
Name of Building
Old Parish Church
Other Name(s)
Address
Westruther
Locality
Postcode
TD3 6NE
Planning Authority
Scottish Borders
Divisional Area
Berwickshire
Reference No
5153
Listing Category
B
OS Grid Ref
NT 63425 50059
Location Type
Rural Settlement
HS Reference No
15343

Description

This church was built in 1649 and altered in 1752. It was abandoned in 1840 when the present church was built. (RCAHMS)
Building Dates
1649, alteration 1752
Architects
Unknown

Category of Risk and Development History

Condition
Ruinous
Category of Risk
High
Exemptions to State of Risk
Field Visits
26/09/2011
Development History
September 2011: External inspection finds a roofless ruin with structural problems - cracks are evident at gable. Wallheads are unprotected and growing plants. Security fencing is surrounding the structure with Dangerous Building notice affixed to it.

Guides to Development

Conservation Area
Planning Authority Contact
Heritage & Design Officer
PAC Telephone Number

Availability

Current Availability
Unknown
Appointed Agents
Price
Occupancy
Vacant
Occupancy Type
N/A
Present/Former Uses
Name of Owners
Type of Ownership
Unknown

Information Services

Additional Contacts/Information Source
Bibliography
Online Resources
http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/57448/details/westruther+old+parish+church+and+churchyard/
Classification
Churches and Chapels
Original Entry Date
01-DEC-11
Date of Last Edit
05/01/2012