DERELICT THURSDAY - POLMONT OLD PARISH CHURCH

The original Polmont Old Parish Church was built in 1731. The old Kirk depicted the austere Presbyterian outlook of the period. T-shaped, it had the pulpit on the long wall and three long galleries, entry to which was gained by stone stairs exposed to the elements. The south wall was broken by two large, double light Gothic windows with a sun-dial between. It was replaced in 1844 by Polmont North Parish Church at a cost of £2217 and is considered unique in Scotland with twin spires on its eastern front.

I had several pictures to choose from but this one appealed to me with the derelict gravestone in the foreground matching the church. Unfortunately, it was a dull, wet, miserable day and you can just about see the rain!

Many thanks to SarumStroller for hosting the challenge!