the remains of Bathgates' first parish Church and

the remains of Bathgates' first parish church and graveyard ...
Dating from around the same time the remains of Bathgate's former parish church still stand at Kirkton. The original 12th century construction was absorbed by a later build in 1739 when a new church was erected on the same site. The walls of the church were consolidated in 1846.[5] This simple whitewashed edifice served the community until its last service on 9 April 1882. King Malcolm IV makes reference to the original church in a charter, granting it to the monks of Holyrood Abbey. Records show that Holyrood Abbey gave the church to the abbot and monks of Newbattle Abbey in 1327.
Situated across the road from Kirkton Park this place is now gated and under lock and key . It wasn't when we were young and you could go in for a wander . The place is creepy all right as it is so old , but fascinating none the less !!