Church building

Old Parish Church of St Talorgan and walled burial ground

United Kingdom Aberdeenshire category A listed building
Old Parish Church of St Talorgan and walled burial ground
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St Talorgan Parish Church is a ruined church in Fordyce, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The church was established in the 13th century and dedicated to St Talorgan, also known as St Talarican. In 1351, it was made a common church of the Cathedral Chapter of Aberdeen.

Old Parish Church of St Talorgan and walled burial ground

Today, only the chancel and western tower remain. The surviving structure includes 16th century burial enclosures and a bellcote built in 1661. In 1804 the church was abandoned and dismantled when a new church, Fordyce Parish Church, was built in the village.

Old Parish Church of St Talorgan and walled burial ground

The church and walled burial ground is now a scheduled monument; it was formerly Category A listed.

Old Parish Church of St Talorgan and walled burial ground