Errol Parish Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Errol Parish Church |
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| North Church Cathedral of the Carse |
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The church in 2006
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| 56°23′35″N 3°12′44″W / 56.393°N 3.2121°W | |
| Denomination | Church of Scotland |
| History | |
| Status | Parish Church |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Category A listed building |
| Designated | 5 October 1971 |
| Architect(s) | J.G. Graham |
| Groundbreaking | 14 April 1831 |
| Completed | 17 March 1833 |
| Construction cost | £3819 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 1450 |
| Bells | 3 |
| Administration | |
| Presbytery | Perth |
Errol Parish Church is a very old and important church located in the village of Errol, Perth and Kinross in Scotland. It is known as a listed building, which means it is protected because of its special history and architecture. People sometimes call it the North Church or the Cathedral of the Carse.
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History of Errol Parish Church
The area around Errol has some of the oldest records in Scotland. A church has stood here since the early 1200s! We don't know much about what the very first church looked like.
Building the Church Through the Years
The original medieval church was taken down and rebuilt in 1765. A drawing from that time shows that some old parts, like a large window, might have been used again.
By the early 1800s, the church needed to be rebuilt once more. In 1830, John Lee Allen of Errol Park gave land for the new church. This new spot was about 120 meters north-northeast of the old one.
The famous architect James Gillespie Graham designed the church. It officially opened its doors on March 17, 1833. The builder, George Page, charged only £3819 for his work. This was a very low price, and he actually went bankrupt because of it! The older church building was later taken down, but its graveyard is still there.
Special Features and Upgrades
The church's clock was put in during 1902. It was a gift to remember Reverend Robert Graham, who was the church's minister for 42 years. At the same time, the church's bells were fixed up.
In 1905, the church received an organ and a communion table as gifts. Later, in 1915 and 1916, Lady Ogilvie Dalgleish paid for new flooring, heating, and gas lighting. She also provided a pulpit and chairs for the priests and elders.
Electricity was added to the church in 1934. Mr. William Watson of Scone paid for this important upgrade. The church also has a silver font that dates back to 1778. This font was moved from the 1765 church.
Protected Status and Bells
Since 1971, Errol Parish Church has been a Category A listed building. This means it's considered a very important historical building. Even its boundary walls and gateposts are protected!
In July 2017, some people complained that the church bells were too loud. However, over 400 people in the village showed their support for the bells on social media. Because of this, the complaint was later taken back.
How the Church is Organized
Errol Parish Church is part of the Presbytery of Perth. Since around the year 2000, it has been connected with Kilspindie & Rait Parish Church. This means they work together.
