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Arbirlot Parish Church

Arbirlot Parish Church was built on the probable site of an earlier church or settlement. The church was given to Arbroath Abbey by the Bishop of St. Andrews in his Diocese and dedicated to St Ninian. Little information is known about the pre-Reformation church building. The church was rebuilt with extensions in 1832 on the same site, and further alterations were made in 1886. The church is located near a river crossing (a ford and bridge). It was built in sandstone and has a slate roof.

During the construction of the church's manse a Pictish cross was discovered. This is now in Brechin Cathedral. There is a hearse house in the burial ground of the church.

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