Kirkbean church clock, Scotland

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Kirkbean Parish Church in Dumfries and Galloway, is said to have been designed by William Craik, sometime Laird of Arbigland.

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Kirkbean church, Dumfries and Galloway

It is currently occupied by The Church of Scotland.

The tower on the west wall is of two lower stages, 1776, with a Diocletian window in its second stage, and two upper stages added in 1836 are by Walter Newall.

The church or kirkyard at Kirkbean has had pre-1855 monumental inscriptions transcribed and indexed and these will be added to the local history website to assist those carrying out their family history research.

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Kirkbean church clock

The church and graveyard is Grade: B listed- Date Listed: 4 November 1971

Further information – Visit Scotland -

Details on the building of the church in 1774

OS Reference: NX980592

Towneley Hall, Burnley

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Towneley Hall, Burnley

Towneley is owned, managed and financed by Burnley Borough Council

Towneley was the home of the Towneley family for over 500 years but in 1901 it was sold to Burnley Corporation.

The family departed in March 1902 leaving behind a building almost completely empty except for a couple of tables and a few pictures in the chapel.

The park was opened to the public in June 1902 and in May 1903 the Great Hall and the south wing of the house were opened for a temporary art exhibition.

Today, the Museum houses a variety of displays encompassing; Natural History, Egyptology, Local History, Textiles, Decorative Art and Regional Furniture.

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