Stenton Church

The Remains of the Old Church

Very probably, Richard's chapel stood on the site of the old church in the kirkyard, which in size and style is typical of the Scottish mediaeval parish church. It is not known how often the chapel was rebuilt, extended and repaired but the massive stone baptismal font, which stands at the south east end of the old church, dates from the 14th century. While little is known of the building of the old church, that of the new is well documented. By the early 1820s the old church was too small for the growing village population and was in need of extensive repairs. In 1829 a new church was built, of a Gothic design, by the prominent architect William Burn and is situated on the main street of Stenton village. In 1892 the pulpit was moved from the long wall to the south-west corner with a consequent change in pew arrangement which remains today. The church features a vestry, former laird's gallery, an east gallery and a bell tower. In 1993 pews were removed to form a meeting area at the rear of the church. The church does not have its own hall, but the Village Community Hall, a short distance away, is usually available for all the needs of the church.

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