This church (Fig. 1584) was reconstructed in 1703, and is believed to
rest on the foundations of an older structure, dedicated by Bishop
Bernham in 1242. The building measures 55 feet by 24 feet over the
walls. Although of such a late date, it is of pleasing form, and has
fine large mouldings round the doors and panels above them. A stone on
the east gable contains the Polwarth arms, three piles engrailed.
The font of the old church stands outside the building. It is of a round
form 28 inches in diameter. The basin, which is 22 inches in diameter,
[Illustration: FIG. 1584.--Polwarth Church.]
is 11½ inches deep, with a central aperture. The height of the fragment
is 21 inches.