Built in the mid-nineteenth century this Episcopal
chapel is located very close to Catterline Graveyard. The first priest
was James Stevenson who died on the 5 March 1868 at the age of 64. A
granite cross in the SW corner marks his last resting place.
The graveyard surrounding the church is quite
small with approximately 35 gravestones. Most of these are twentieth
century though the earliest dates from 1864. The three most common
surnames are Stephen, McBay and Gove. The stones are almost exclusively
granite with little or no ornamentation. The Episcopal church has always
had a staunch following among the fisherfolk of Kincardineshire. This
chapel appears to have served that need as a number of those buried here
are from fisher families.
Be sure to check out the records posted within the
gated porch entrance of the church. Someone has taken the time and
trouble to produce these and though there are only five cards indicating
the deceased they are well worth studying. They may contain your lost
relatives!
Finding the church is fairly easy. As you travel
towards Catterline village from the A92 you will pass Catterline
graveyard on the right. Just beyond this the road branches off in two
directions. To the right is Catterline village and to the left St
Philip's, just a few hundred yards up a hill. Parking is easy. In fact
if you are visiting both graveyards I would suggest you park here and
walk back to Catterline graveyard. It only takes a few minutes and is a
lovely stroll.
This is one of the smallest graveyards in
Kincardineshire and quite plain. However it is still of interest and
often overlooked. If you have not yet seen it I would recommend a visit.
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