Above is an atmospheric shot of Largo Kirk, situated in Church Place, Upper Largo. There has been a Church on this site for many centuries. The 'Largo Village Book' of 1932 states that "...the true history of the present Church begins on the 17th day of July, 1243, when it was consecrated by David de Bernham". However, the origins of Christianity in the area go back further. The Largo Churches celebrated 1100 years of the coming of Christianity to the shores of Fife in 1985.
The oldest parts of the current building (including the spire) date back to the 1620s but most of the building is early 19th century. Of course there have been many alterations and renovations over the years. There are many points of interest inside and outside the church building - more of that some other time. This particular view dates to around the turn of the century and contains some interesting detail. For example, the young man fetching water from the water tap at the old drying green adds charm to the scene, as do the smoking chimneys and the cart wheel tracks on the road.
The oldest parts of the current building (including the spire) date back to the 1620s but most of the building is early 19th century. Of course there have been many alterations and renovations over the years. There are many points of interest inside and outside the church building - more of that some other time. This particular view dates to around the turn of the century and contains some interesting detail. For example, the young man fetching water from the water tap at the old drying green adds charm to the scene, as do the smoking chimneys and the cart wheel tracks on the road.
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