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Address Preston Rd, East Linton EH40 3DS, UK Similar Traprain Law, Preston Mill, Hailes Castle, St Mary's Collegiate Church, Waughton Castle | ||
Prestonkirk Parish Church is a Church of Scotland parish church at East Linton, in the parish of Traprain, East Lothian, Scotland, UK, close to Preston Mill, Smeaton, Phantassie, and the River Tyne.
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Building
The original church is said to have been founded by Saint Baldred of Tyninghame, also known as St Baldred of the Bass, in the 6th century. The tower of the present church dates from 1631, and the main building from 1770. It was enlarged in 1824 and the interior was redesigned in 1892. The St Baldred window was installed in 1959.
Churchyard
Amongst the persons buried in Prestonkirk churchyard are:
References
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