Building record MAB33112 - PEARSIE FREE KIRK
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Summary
Former church, also known as the 'Iron Kirk', built in the early 20th century, depicted on the OS 3rd edition map although not annotated as a church.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 3603 5879 (44m by 26m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO35NE |
| Civil Parish | Kingoldrum |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Former church, also known as the 'Iron Kirk', built in the early 20th century, depicted on the OS 3rd edition map although not annotated as a church. It is a 'tin tabernacle', constructed of corrugated metal. It is single storey, with two triangular headed windows on the north and south sides, a porch at each end. the west end with octagonal window above, vent in the centre of the ridge, brick chimney between the windows on the south side. The construction of churches and other buildings in corrugated iron flourished from 1855 through to the 1930s. Quickly erected, they were often supplied as kits through builders' merchants in a variety of sizes and designs. Despite its size the Pearsie kirk was once attended by a large congregation from the glen, but as the congregation dwindled it became too small to be viable. More recently it was used a shooting hut.
Author unknown, n.d., THE COURIER, 17/12/16 (Bibliographic reference). SAB4000.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO35NE0138;
External Links (0)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB4000 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. THE COURIER. 17/12/16.
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Record last edited
Oct 10 2019 11:28AM
