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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church | Church | Thomas Kier Esq Thomas Stark Esq Mr Alexander Black |
030.03 | "The Church at Falkirk was founded by Malcolm Canmore in A.D. 1057. It was rebuilt in 1810. The Ancient fabric Consisted of four lofty Arches, with extended Aisles in the form of a Cross, the Centre forming the Area or body of the Church, and Surmounted by a Steeple. The present Church Contains sittings for 1500 hearers. It is a Square building, with Windows of a Gothic form and a Circular gallery. The Old Arches and Steeple were allowed to remain, and the former area now Serves as a Porch for the Present Church." New Stat. [Statistical] Account of Scotland. At the South east Corner of the Church is Situated a Mausoleum, built in a neat Style of Architecture and the Property of the Earl of Zetland. The Grave yard attached to the Church is very extensive and Contains Some beautiful Monuments. The Revd [Reverend] William Begg is Minister whose Stipend is paid from the Teinds of the Parish and who is also allowed a Manse and 4½ Scotch acres of Glebe, by the Heritors. |
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