The old church of Sanquhar was demolished in 1827, and the present
church was built partly on its site, as indicated by the dotted lines
shown
[Illustration: FIG. 1372.--Sanquhar Church. Plan.]
on the Plan (Fig. 1372). In 1895 Lord Bute had excavations made, which
partly revealed the Plan now submitted.[173]
The position of the east wall was thus determined, as likewise that of
the east end of the north wall with one buttress, and considerable
portions of the south wall throughout its whole length, with indications
of three buttresses and the return of the west wall at the south-west
[Illustration: FIG. 1373.--Sanquhar Church.