St Mary's Parish Church, Whitekirk



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Denomination:
Church of Scotland
OS Reference:
NT596815
Address:
Whitekirk, EH42 1XS
Local Authority:
East Lothian
Listing:
A

Directions to your Church

On A198, 5 miles south-east of North Berwick

Location of Church


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Church Overview

Dating from 12th century, the original building was reconstructed during the 15th century starting with the vaulted stone choir, built in 1439 by Adam Hepburn of Hailes. In medieval times Whitekirk was an important place of pilgrimage. The church was set on fire in 1914 by suffragettes. Restored by Robert Lorimer. Ceiled wagon roof over nave and transepts, communion table, pulpit, lectern and font all by Lorimer. Stained glass by C E Kempe 1889 and Karl Parsons 1916. Tithe barn and historic graveyard.

Services

Sunday: 11.30am

Opening Arrangements

Open daily

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