This curious structure (Fig. 1602) is situated about two and a-half miles north-west from Dumfries. It was erected by the fourth Lord Herries shortly before his death in 1583.
A few years ago this "queir" or choir was completely restored, and the buttresses were then added. Omitting these it may be regarded as a fair example of the quaint architecture of James VI.'s time, when the revival of Gothic was attempted, along with the revival of Episcopacy.
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FINIALS ON CORNERS OF CHANCEL
AGNES LADY HERRIES
Fig. 1604.—Terragles Church. Details of Finials and Coat of Arms of Agnes, Lady Herries.
We are fortunate in being able to show a drawing (Fig. 1603) of the church made by the late Mr. W. F. Lyon, architect, in 1872, before it was restored. Fig. 1604 shows details of the finials and the arms of Agnes, Lady Herries, which are carved on the church. The date 1585 is cut in the cornice over the east window.
Before the Reformation this church belonged to the nunnery of Lincluden, and the collegiate church which succeeded it.
TURRIFF CHURCH, Aberdeenshire.
This ancient church, which was dedicated to St. Congan, is a very old
foundation, having probably been established, in the seventh century, by a
follower of St. Columba. It received donations at various early dates,
amongst others one by King Robert the Bruce. In 1272 it was attached
by the Earl of Buchan to an almshouse for thirteen poor husbandmen.
The church was 120 feet long by 18 feet wide, but is now reduced to the
fragment of the choir, crowned with the picturesque belfry shown by the
