Fogo Kirk



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Denomination:
Church of Scotland
OS Reference:
NT773492
Address:
Fogo, TD11 3RA
Local Authority:
Scottish Borders
Listing:
A

Directions to your Church

4 miles north-east from Greenlaw, off B6460

Location of Church


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Church Overview

This peaceful spot has church remnants from 900 years ago. Fogo Kirk is a rare example of a traditional Presbyterian church untouched by either the Ecclesiological revival or modern trends in worship. T-plan kirk in stone with slate roof, the walls date from 1683, with the windows and roof from a rebuilding in 1755.

The interior has box pews and small plain glass windows. Two laird's lofts, entered by outside stairs, have coats-of-arms (1670s) of the Hoggs and the Trotters.

In the vestry is one of the oldest grave stones in Berwickshire. The bell is inscribed 'John Meikll me facit Edinburgh 1694'.

The lychgate is the War Memorial and 16 war graves from World War II are in the kirkyard.

Services

11.15 every third Sunday

Opening Arrangements

Open during daylight hours


Linked Churches

St Mary's Parish Kirk, Ladykirk, Leitholm Church, Swinton Kirk, Whitsome Kirk


Disclaimer

The information about churches in Scotland's Churches Scheme has been provided by the congregations or taken from the Historic Scotland list and published sources, in particular, the Buildings of Scotland volumes and the RIAS Illustrated Architectural Guides. The information is not authoritative; please contact us to let us know of any errors or omissions.