Angus HER - NO45SE0018 - FORFAR PARISH CHURCH

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Period Details

PeriodOrderProbabilityRadiocarbon DatesDate BuiltDate of DestructionDate of Loss
Medieval (1100 - 1560 AD) A100    
Post-Medieval (from 1560 AD) B100    
13th Century C100 1241  
17th Century D100    
18th Century E100 1791  
19th Century F100    

Period Notes

Period Notes The original church on the site was founded in 1241. The current church was built in 1790-1, although it still contains a bell from 1656. The graveyard contains monuments from the 18th century onward. The spire was added in 1813-4, and there were additions and alterations in 1836 and again in 1881. The church and graveyard were listed on 11/06/1971.

Architect Details

Architect Details Samuel Bell, church - 1790-1. Patrick Brown (to a design by Samuel Bell), spire - 1813-4. James Brewster - 1836. John Carver - 1881.