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Old United Free Church, Burnside, Auchtermuchty
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Useful Links
- Canmore:
- AUCHTERMUCHTY, BURNSIDE, UNITED FREE CHURCH
- Historic Scotland:
- HS Reference No 21443
General Details and Location
Category
AT RISK
Name of Building
Old United Free Church
Other Name(s)
Peter Fordyce Workshop, United Free Church, United Presbyterian Church
Address
Burnside, Auchtermuchty
Locality
Postcode
Planning Authority
Divisional Area
Reference No
3118
Listing Category
C
OS Grid Ref
NO 24002 11729
Location Type
Small Town
HS Reference No
21443
Description
Dated CHRISTO AD MDCCCXLV. Tudor gothic, T-plan, 3-window ashlar gable front with central doorpiece, diagonal buttresses, pinnacles and cross finial. Castellated street wall with gatepiers.
Built as Burgher Church (style and manner of dating both unusual for such) and became East UP Church; united with West Church (in Madras Road, demolished) in 1873 as South UP Church. (Historic Scotland)
Built as Burgher Church (style and manner of dating both unusual for such) and became East UP Church; united with West Church (in Madras Road, demolished) in 1873 as South UP Church. (Historic Scotland)
Building Dates
1845
Architects
Unknown
Category of Risk and Development History
Condition
Very Poor
Category of Risk
High
Exemptions to State of Risk
Field Visits
Sept 2007, Nov 2010, 10/6/2014, 17/4/2019
Development History
Sept 2007: External inspection reveals the roof appears to be in very poor condition. The property is secure but a number of window glazings have been broken. Identified in Fife Local Plans as a brownfield development opportunity.
November 2010: External inspection finds no significant change since the last site visit. The property continues to deteriorate and is a cause for concern.
10 June 2014: External inspection finds the former church remains in much the same condition as seen previously. Vegetation is encroaching the site.
17 April 2019: External inspection finds no significant change from previous visit. Extent of broken glass has increased. Vegetation continues to encroach.
2 May 2024: Desk-based assessment suggests the building remains At-Risk.
Guides to Development
Conservation Area
Auchtermuchty
Planning Authority Contact
PAC Telephone Number
Availability
Current Availability
Unknown
Appointed Agents
Price
Occupancy
Vacant
Occupancy Type
N/A
Present/Former Uses
Name of Owners
Unverified see FAQ on ascertaining ownership
Type of Ownership
Unknown
Information Services
Additional Contacts/Information Source
Bibliography
Online Resources
Classification
Churches and Chapels
Original Entry Date
19-SEP-07
Date of Last Edit
16/12/2014
