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The Old Stone Church

and

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church 1840


These two plaques are at the same location.
Both can be seen on this page.

Old Stone Church

Photos by Alan L Brown - Posted May, 2009

Plaque Location

The Region of Durham
The Township of Brock
On the south side of Durham Road 15 just east of Highway 12


Coordinates: N 44 25.583 W 79 06.983

Plaque Text

This building, constructed between 1840 and 1853 by the congregation of St. Andrew's, is remarkable for its beauty and excellent state of preservation. The aesthetic appeal of this modest Presbyterian church derives mainly from its balanced proportions, the elegant simplicity of its stonework, and its finely detailed windows. Inside, the horseshoe gallery, raised pulpit, and boxed pews have survived virtually unchanged since the 1860s. A fine example of local craftsmanship, this is one of the few intact vernacular stone churches now remaining in Canada.



St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church 1840

Photos by Alan L Brown - Posted December, 2010

Plaque Text

Built by the volunteer labour of the local congregation on land granted by the Crown in 1835, and designed in the Neo-Classic manner, St. Andrew's was started in 1840 and completed by 1853. This limestone and granite structure replaced an earlier log church which stood in the vicinity. Services in St. Andrew's, which were held even before its completion, were conducted in both English and Gaelic. The Reverend David Watson, D.D., inducted in 1853 as the first regular minister, served until his retirement in 1898 but continued to be associated with St. Andrew's until his death in 1903. Although a new St. Andrew's was built in Beaverton in 1879, services have been continued in the "Old Stone Church" during the summer months.



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