Yester Parish Church facts for kids
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| Denomination | Church of Scotland |
| Churchmanship | Reformed |
| Website | Yester, Bolton and Saltoun Church website |
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| Parish | Yester, Bolton and Saltoun |
| Presbytery | Lothian |
Yester Parish Church is a church located in the village of Gifford, East Lothian, Scotland. It belongs to the Church of Scotland. The church serves the local community as part of the Yester, Bolton and Saltoun parish. It is also connected with Humbie Parish Church.
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A Look at Yester Church's History
The area around Yester has had church buildings for a very long time. The first known church, St Bathan's Chapel, was recorded in 1241. Its old ruins can still be found in the woods near Yester House. Another church once stood at a place called Duncanlaw.
The Current Church Building
The church you see today was built in 1708. It stands near the north side of Gifford village. You can find it at the main road junction, right behind the village war memorial. This building is very important. It is a Category A listed building. This means it is a building of special architectural or historic interest. It is protected by law.
Famous Connections to Yester
Yester Parish Church has some interesting links to important people.
Notable People Buried Here
- Lord John Hay (1827-1916) was a famous officer in the Royal Navy. He became an Admiral of the Fleet. There is a memorial for him at the church.
John Witherspoon: A Founding Father
Rev. John Witherspoon was born in Gifford in 1723. His father was the local minister. John Witherspoon later moved to America. He became a very important leader of the Presbyterian Church there. He is famous for being the only clergyman to sign the United States Declaration of Independence. This document declared America's freedom from Great Britain.
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