St Vigeans Church, Medieval church in St Vigeans, Scotland
St Vigeans Church is a stone church in Arbroath, Scotland, built from local red sandstone. The building displays round-pillared arcades, a western tower, and a polygonal apse as its main structural features.
The site has served as a place of worship since the 8th century, when followers of Saint Feichin established a monastery here. Over the centuries, this early foundation evolved into the stone church visible today.
The graveyard around the building holds 18th-century headstones decorated with folk art motifs typical of the Angus region. Visitors can see local artistic traditions carved into the stone markers that dot the ground.
The building is accessible to visitors and offers guided tours that explain the architecture and history. It is worth planning time to explore the graveyard and examine the historical headstones and stone details.
Local folklore tells of an enslaved water demon said to have provided the stones used for building the church. This tale sparked lasting superstitions about attending services at the location.
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