St Talogan Parish Church | |
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7°39′45″N2°44′46″W / 7.662407°N 2.746246°W | |
Location | Fordyce, Aberdeenshire |
Country | Scotland |
Architecture | |
Completed | 16th century |
St Talogan Parish Church is a ruined church in Fordyce, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, of which only the chancel and western tower remain. [1] Now a scheduled monument, having formerly been Category A listed, [2] a structure on the site has existed since at least the 13th century. [3]
The remaining structure is divided into two burial enclosures, one of Ogilvy of Findlater and one of James Ogilvy of Deskford (d. 1509). [2]
The bellcote is dated 1661. [2]
The congregation moved to a new church, Fordyce Parish Church, built in 1804. [2]
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