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All around the place where
Leuchars Parish Church (1187) now stands was
originally marshland. About half a mile to the
north is an artificial mound on which various
castles were built in the 1100s, 1300s and 1500s.
None has outlasted the church of which the
original choir and apse still stand.
In the early 19th century, there was considerable
drainage works to reclaim agricultural land which
also created space for the village to expand. The
coming of the railway and later the RAF station
helped bring further prosperity. |
Leuchars Church - Photo:
Jim Bain
CCL |
