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Lundie Parish Church

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Lundie Parish Church in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Lundie Parish Church is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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Lundie Kirk was the parish church of Lundie, Angus, in Scotland from the 12th century until 2017. The church was constructed in Romanesque style in the 12th century and was owned by the Priory of St Andrews for whom it may have served as a rest stop for travelling monks. The church came into the ownership of the Duncan family in 1660. A mausoleum at the east end of the structure was added in 1789 to house the body of Sir William Duncan, 1st Baronet and Admiral Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan was buried in the graveyard. The church was partly rebuilt in 1846 and a significant renovation was carried out in 1892, converting the mausoleum to a vestry and adding a porch. The church is a Category A listed building.

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From the Wikipedia article

Lundie Kirk was the parish church of Lundie, Angus, in Scotland from the 12th century until 2017. The church was constructed in Romanesque style in the 12th century and was owned by the Priory of St Andrews for whom it may have served as a rest stop for travelling monks. The church came into the ownership of the Duncan family in 1660. A mausoleum at the east end of the structure was added in 1789 to house the body of Sir William Duncan, 1st Baronet and Admiral Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan was buried in the graveyard. The church was partly rebuilt in 1846 and a significant renovation was carried out in 1892, converting the mausoleum to a vestry and adding a porch. The church is a Category A listed building. The Church of Scotland ceased holding regular worship in June 2017 and, after an unsuccessful search for a community use, the church was sold in 2019. The church was sold again by auction in November 2021, achieving a price of £40,000. The new owner intended to convert the structure into a family home. The structure suffered a serious fire on 18 November 2022, leaving it a roofless shell.

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Description

The main part of the church, the oldest surviving portion, was built in the Romanesque style on a small rise in the village. It is constructed of coarse square stones, except for the west gable which is of rubble stone. Its roof was slate. The south is the principal elevation and consists of six bays; the porch and entrance being in the second bay from the left. The windows are pointed arches with moulding above. The west elevation is completely plain apart from a central buttress. In front of the north elevation are steps leading to a basement, protected by iron railings and a gate. In the centre of the elevation a chimneybreast protrudes from the wall and pierces the roof, terminating in…

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Coordinates
56.5162, -3.1544
District
Angus
Postcode
DD2 5NW
Parliamentary constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lundie Parish Church?
Lundie Parish Church is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD2 5NW).
Is Lundie Parish Church a listed building?
Lundie Parish Church is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
How do I get to Lundie Parish Church?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DD2 5NW. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency.