Dalmeny Kirk, St Cuthbert’s Parish Church photo, Village location, Scottish Romanesque building history, South Queensferry info, Image
Dalmeny Church : Kirk Building
Historic Scottish Church, West Lothian, Scotland
post updated 29 October 2023
Location: Dalmeny Village, neat South Queensferry
St Cuthbert’s Parish Church building photograph by Adrian Welch
Dalmeny Kirk
Dalmeny Kirk Building – St Cuthbert’s Parish Church
The church, is also known as St Cuthbert’s Parish Church.
Dalmeny Church is reputed to be the most complete example of Romanesque architecture extant in Scotland.
Stone Masons moved to Dalmeny Church after working at Dunfermline Abbey, Fife – begun 1128, finished by 1150.
Dalmeny Church Building History
This church was founded in the 12th century by Gospatric whose grandfather had fled from William the Conqueror.
The church is recognised as the finest Norman/Romanesque parish church still in use in Scotland. It is also one of the most complete in the United Kingdom.
The kirk building only lacks its original western tower. This architectural feature was replaced in a sympathetic style in 1937 having been long absent.
The most notable feature is the ornate archway framing the small main entrance door on the south side. The aisleless nave, choir and apse survive almost complete from the 12th century.
Churches to Visit in Scotland
10 Years Commemoration Volume
Scotland’s Churches Scheme, John R. Hume (Illustrator)
Paperback 429pp (2004) Publisher: NMS Enterprises Limited
Publishing ISBN: 1901663868
Churches to Visit in Scotland
Dalmeny
Dalmeny is a village and civil parish in Scotland. It is located on the south side of the Firth of Forth, 1 mile (1.6 km) southeast of South Queensferry and 8 miles (13 km) west of Edinburgh city centre.
The community lies within the traditional boundaries of West Lothian, and falls under the local governance of the City of Edinburgh Council.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalmeny
Scottish Church Building Designs
Major Scottish Church Property Designs – architecture selection below:
An ancient religious building in the Scottish capital:
Duddingston Kirk
Scottish Kirk Buildings
Scottish Kirk Designs – key architectural selection for Scotland:
Caledonia Road Church, Glasgow
Queens Cross Church, Glasgow
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