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South wall revealed

12 November 2008

East Church south wall with harling removedAfter a week of dedicated hammering by Andrew Burns, the rest of the harling on the south wall has been removed.

No further mysteries have been revealed - and disappointingly there is no sign of the wall raising (by 4 feet) that took place in 1756.

Andrew, Steven and David contemplating the south wall during a short pause in harling removalThe south wall has been the focus  of changes in church architecture fashions over the centuries, and looks to have  had major rebuilding over that time - making it difficult to see many earlier features.

The gable ends are now looked to with optimism!

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Being able to look at a building in this detail is a real privilege. It is fascinating not only to study the building fabric and try and work out some of the stages in the church’s development, but also to look at the archaeology within the church.

Benny Malone, Highland Archaeology Services

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