Ancrum Old Parish Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ancrum Old Parish Church |
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| Ancrum Parish Church | |
Ruins of Old Ancrum Kirk
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| 55°30′59″N 2°36′03″W / 55.516252°N 2.600734°W | |
| Location | Ancrum |
| Country | Scotland |
| Denomination | Church of Scotland |
| History | |
| Status | Ruins |
| Founded | 1136 |
| Founder(s) | David I of Scotland |
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| Architectural type | Church |
| Years built | 1762 |
| Closed | 1890 |
Ancrum Old Parish Church is a historic church located near the village of Ancrum in the Scottish Borders region of Scotland. It's about half a mile northwest of the village, close to the B4600 road. The churchyard around it is a burial ground for people from the area. The old church building is now in ruins, but its remains are protected as a special historic site.
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History of Ancrum Church
Early Beginnings
The story of Ancrum Church began in 1136. At that time, David I of Scotland, who was the King, helped set up a religious community here. This early church was part of a larger church area called the Archdeanery of Teviotdale. It belonged to the See of Glasgow.
Changes After the Reformation
This setup continued until 1560, when a big change happened in Scotland called the Reformation. The church then became known as Ancrum Parish Church, following the new religious beliefs.
The original church buildings were replaced in 1762. A new church was built, which included some parts of the older church. In 1832, the church was repaired quite a lot.
The Livingston Church
Later on, this church was sometimes called "The Livingston Church." This was to remember a very important minister named the Rev. John Livingston (1603–1672). He was one of the most famous religious leaders at Ancrum. In 1660, Livingston was part of a group sent to the Netherlands. They met with King Charles II to arrange his return to Scotland. He was coming back to receive the Crown of Scotland.
In 1684, another nearby area called Longnewton joined with the Ancrum parish. The old church was used until 1890. That year, a brand new parish church opened in the village of Ancrum. This new church has a special bell from the Netherlands, made in 1618.
What Ancrum Means
The name Ancrum comes from an old Gaelic phrase, 'alne cromb'. This means 'the bend in the Ale', referring to a local river.
Ancrum Church Today
Today, Ancrum Parish is no longer a separate church area. It is now part of a larger group called the United Parish of Ale and Teviot. This group includes Ancrum, Lilliesleaf, Crailing, and Eckford. The minister for this united parish is the Reverend Frank Campbell.
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