Kirkcudbright Parish Church, Kirkcudbright , Dumfries and Galloway - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

"The first church was named after St. Cuthbert, who probably visited the town in the course of his missionary travels. The name Kirkcudbright may date from the early foundation of a church dedicated to Cuthbert - the "kirk of St Cuthbert". In 875, when Norsemen raided the coast of Northumbria the monks on Lindisfarne had to flee, taking with them their holy relics which included the bones of St Cuthbert. One of their sanctuaries was Kirkcudbright. It is likely that the original building was above the town, where St. Cuthbert's graveyard now stands. A group of yew trees, planted in 1838 in the older part of the churchyard, indicate its likely location." (visit link)

That church remained in use until about 1730 when its disrepair meant a complete demolish and rebuild, on the same site.

By 1830 the old church had been outgrown by the rising population. Land was given by Lord Selkirk and the present church was built with funds of just over £6,582 once again given by Lord Selkirk. The first service was held on Sunday, 20th October 1838.

"The Kirkcudbrightshire Advertiser of October 22, 1938 has an account of this:

"The occasion of the laying of the foundation of the present church was, according to the records of the Clothiers’ Incorporation, an occasion of some considerable pomp, the event being on 22nd April 1836. At precisely 23 minutes to four o’clock in the afternoon, the thundering of cannon and the acclamations of assembled thousands proclaimed far and near that the foundation of the new church to be built here was at that hour laid."" (visit link)

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Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 04/02/1836 Age of Church building determined by?: Church website If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Church of Scotland If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:00 AM Street address of Church: 40/42 St Mary Street Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway Scotland DG6 4DN Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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