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Romanesque church in Haddington
Visiting Haddington, south of Edinburgh, we found a park and church in ruins that was freely available and after some research we realized that it was the oldest building in the town dating from the mid-twelfth century. Its structure suffered structural alterations, possibly during the thirteenth or fourteenth centuries. This church was under control of the Cistercian convent of Santa Maria and attended to the spiritual needs of the locals as the Cistercians could not contact lay staff. Currently it's under government care (Historic Scotland) who don't explain its edificion status but it's easy to access at any time (which could end up in an act of vandalism).
Dilapidated but still retaining much of its structure, this church represents the typical small town church in the Middle Ages: 2 entrances, not a very tall structure with gabled wood (which once succumbed to fire). It's unclear when this church ceased to function due to a lack of historical documentation but its very structure and state seem to indicate that it had to be between the XV and XVI centuries. The lack of evidence seems to indicate subsequent reforms. Another historic gem that certainly deserves more attention and possibly much more promotion.
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