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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHURCH | Church (Ph [Parish]) | Mr Muir KirKliston Mr J. K. Hay KirKliston |
006 | [Situation] In the S [South] western portion of the village of KirKliston. A plain stone edifice in repair, and situated near the centre of the Village of KirKliston it is comfortably furnished with pews seats &c. capable of accommodating abut 500 hearers. There is a small gallery. There is also a square tower at the west end surmounted by a small belfrey. The church is well attended The Minister's stipend is paid by the heritors and varies according to the fiers [feus]. The present minister is the Revd. [Reverend] Mr Tait. |
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[Page] 20Ph. [Parish] of Kirkliston -- Sheet 6 Place 8 Trace 6
[note] (11th Century supposed)
Should not the above be written on plan? O.S.O. Edinb. [Ordnance Survey Office Edinburgh]
To. O M O. [Ordnance Map Office]
As this church is very old and generally admired for its antiquity, enquiry has therefore been made as to its age and also as to its dedicatory name, the following answer has been returned by the Field Examiner.
"The Revd. [Reverend] Mr Tait says there is nothing in the parish Records to shew whether this church was dedicated to a Saint or otherwise. There is no account transmitted as to dedication. He says that the date 1066 is inscribed on a Stone in the belfry, and further states that he has no doubt that it was erected in the 11th century."
(Signed) M. Duggan C. Asst. [Civilian Assistant]
This information regarding the antiquity of this church can be obtained otherwise than Statistical Account a Copy of which cannot get from any Ministry person residing near here. R.L.W.
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