Legerwood Kirk

Berwickshire, United Kingdom

Legerwood Kirk is an ancient and historic Church of Scotland church in the former county of Berwickshire, Scotland. There has been a religious establishment at Legerwood since at least 1127. Walter de Lauder granted the church to the monks of Paisley Abbey in 1164 and they held the church and its tithes until the coming of the reformed church in Scotland in 1560. There is more mention of Legerwood in 1296 when the vicar, Walter, swore fealty to Edward I of England in 1296 at Berwick-upon-Tweed. The church still retains its original Norman chancel.

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Address

Earlston, Berwickshire, United Kingdom

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in United Kingdom

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

William Steele (11 months ago)
Gorgeous kirk, enjoyed our visit

Eric Wilson (2 years ago)
What a beautifully preserved, special Kirk.

FIONA (3 years ago)
It's worth making the effort to read up on the history of this little kirk. It's not changed in years. Open, the door just needs a good shove!

George Gavin (4 years ago)
Lovely wee church with an interesting eastern arch. Very peaceful setting.

Lane Jesseph (6 years ago)
Some of my ancestors are from here.

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