At the north wall of the graveyard is the late 18th century burial enclosure of the Agnews of Lochnaw. The interior of this is completely overgrown, the iron gate is broken and masonry repairs are necessary. The noth aisle of the old church was also the burial vault and loft of the Agnews of Lochnaw, built in 1644. A further unnamed burial vault of 19th century appearance is sited imediately to the east of the church; the top of its stone vault, originally beneath a timber and slate roof has been rendered in cement.
Diocese of Galloway, deanery of Rhinns. Annexed to Tongland Abbey between 1355 and 1359 by Michael, bishop of Galloway. The church had been held for some 40 years in 1410 when papal confirmation was sought. Thereafter the parsonage was held by the abbey, the cure being a perpetual vicarage.
The ruined predecessor of the present church, which was built in 1828. The main structure or nave lies east-west, and a 17th century wing with an inscription dated 1644, has been added on the north, and was used as a burial place for the Agnew family. Both are roofless and ivy-clad. It is not possible to date the nave as all the dressed stones of the wall openings have been removed. A small vaulted chamber adjoins the south-eastern corner of the nave. Its size suggests that it was a place of burial. A fireplace in the east wall of the church is explained by the fact that the building was used as a parish school after the erection of the new church.
Column memorial in Leswalt graveyard
Leswalt Old Kirk
Leswalt old graveyard
Marriage or dedication slab on Old Kirk
Stirling and McCissock headstone
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