St Talorgan Parish Church

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St Talogan Parish Church
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The church in 2005
St Talorgan Parish Church
7°39′45″N2°44′46″W / 7.662407°N 2.746246°W / 7.662407; -2.746246
Location Fordyce, Aberdeenshire
CountryScotland
Architecture
Completed16th 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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References

  1. McKean, Charles (1990). Banff & Buchan: An Illustrated Architectural Guide. Mainstream Publications Ltd. p. 49. ISBN   185158-231-2.
  2. 1 2 3 4 FORDYCE VILLAGE, OLD PARISH CHURCH OF ST TALORGAN AND WALLED BURIAL GROUNDHistoric Environment Scotland
  3. Fordyce, old church and burial groundHistoric Environment Scotland