Fenwick Parish Church

Ayrshire

Built 1643 in the shape of a Greek cross, with four arms of equal length. This ‘central planning’ is an important feature of presbyterian worship in Scotland. Traditional features to look out for are the outside stairs, crowstepped gables and the jougs. The various galleries, or lofts, were for the various families of the parish and have different outside stairs. Crowstepped gables are characteristic of Scottish vernacular architecture. The jougs are an iron collar to tether offenders and may be found on the south wall.

The walled graveyard contains several notable graves and monuments. At the entrance to the churchyard are little ‘sentry boxes’, built in 1828, to house the elders of the church collecting offerings from worshippers. Several Covenanting artefacts, including the battle-flag of the Fenwick Covenanters.

For Doors Open Days we will be offering tours of the church and surrounding graveyard.

Photographs by Alistair Watt and Kim Watt.

Facilities

• Disabled WC
• Refreshments
• Parking
• Limited Access
• Events For Children
• Hearing Loop

Additional Access Information

Ground floor of the halls and Sanctuary are wheelchair accessible.