St Serf's Church, Dunning

Summary

St Serf's Church in the Scottish village of Dunning, Perth and Kinross is a Category A listed building largely dating to the early 19th century, but incorporating a 12th-century tower.[1][2]

St Serf's Church, Dunning
The church in 2009
Coordinates56°18′45″N 3°35′14″W / 56.31262°N 3.587295°W / 56.31262; -3.587295
Builtc. 1810; 214 years ago (1810)
Listed Building – Category A
Designated3 October 2017
Reference no.LB52454
St Serf's Church, Dunning is located in Perth and Kinross
St Serf's Church, Dunning
Location in Perth and Kinross
Stained glass window by Ballantine and Gardiner

History edit

The church dates to the 12th century, and has a forestair leading to the east gallery entrance that is dated 1687 on the lintel. The building was extensively remodelled by Alexander Bowie between 1808 and 1810.[1] Stained-glass windows by Ballantine and Son and Ballantine and Gardiner were added between 1899 and 1910.[1][3] The churchyard includes early stones dated 1623 and 1624.

The church was in use until 1972 but is now in the care of Historic Scotland. It is visible to the public at no charge but under supervision.[4]

The building was used in the filming of the 2000 Scottish film Complicity.[5][6]

Dupplin Cross edit

The 9th-century Dupplin Cross is inside the church;[1] it was placed there in 2002 after a protest to Historic Scotland at its removal from its original home in Dunning.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d Historic Environment Scotland. "St Serf's Church, Dunning (Category A Listed Building) (LB52454)". Retrieved 6 March 2019.
  2. ^ Dunning, St Serf's Church And Churchyard – Canmore
  3. ^ James Ballantine and Son (about 1828 - about 1925) – Stained Glass in Wales
  4. ^ St Serfs Church Dunning, Historic Scotland: ISBN 1-904966-15-2
  5. ^ "Complicity - Filmed Here - Film Edinburgh". www.filmedinburgh.org. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  6. ^ "Scotland the Movie Location Guide - Complicity, Dunning". www.scotlandthemovie.com. Retrieved 6 March 2022.

External links edit

  •   Media related to St Serf's Church, Dunning at Wikimedia Commons