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Gavin Wilson (2 years ago)
There is so much more history here than meets the eye. Yes Jim Clark and his family are buried here. Yes the Marchibanks et al have contributed to the church. But there is a large part of the church built in the 1100s. Parts built 1700s 1800s even 1900s. There are also other lesser known characters who aren't privileged but have interesting stories. Inside the church ancient graffiti etc...
There is so much more history here than meets the eye. Yes Jim Clark and his family are buried here. Yes the Marchibanks et al have contributed to the church. But there is a large part of the church built in the 1100s. Parts built 1700s 1800s even 1900s. There are also other lesser known characters who aren't privileged but have interesting stories. Inside the church ancient graffiti etc...
Jonathan Ives (3 years ago)
Beautiful resting place of Jim Clark in his local churchyard. Having visited the museum we wanted to pay our respects. Impressive church gate and church with a dramatic weather-vane. Please be respectful to the graveyard and if you struggle to find Jim Clark then just follow the left hand wall after you pass through the gate. Parking is on Kirkgate. The tranquil spot is a complete contrast to a motor racing circuit and it is strange to think that some of the greats of that motor racing era have walked there before you.
Beautiful resting place of Jim Clark in his local churchyard. Having visited the museum we wanted to pay our respects. Impressive church gate and church with a dramatic weather-vane. Please be respectful to the graveyard and if you struggle to find Jim Clark then just follow the left hand wall after you pass through the gate. Parking is on Kirkgate. The tranquil spot is a complete contrast to a motor racing circuit and it is strange to think that some of the greats of that motor racing era have walked there before you.
Brian Quinn (3 years ago)
Went looking for the grave of Jim Clark - racing driver. There is a notice on a board at the cemetery gate with a location of the grave marked, it is totally in the wrong place!!! You will find the grave against the far wall where there is a wooden bench. His parents are buried alongside. We met a very nice lady who lives just over the wall and was kind enough to show us the grave and share many photos and memories she had of being at school with Jim Clark and meeting him at local dances.
Went looking for the grave of Jim Clark - racing driver. There is a notice on a board at the cemetery gate with a location of the grave marked, it is totally in the wrong place!!! You will find the grave against the far wall where there is a wooden bench. His parents are buried alongside. We met a very nice lady who lives just over the wall and was kind enough to show us the grave and share many photos and memories she had of being at school with Jim Clark and meeting him at local dances.
John Brown (5 years ago)
The Jim Clark Trust has now put up a very useful sketch map of the location of Jim's grave on a post to the left of the (very impressive!) entrance to the church on the aptly-named Church Gate road, which will be very helpful for visitors who are unfamiliar to this area. (Who hasn't wandered around a graveyard looking for the grave of a famous person, often in foul weather?) So well done, guys!
The Jim Clark Trust has now put up a very useful sketch map of the location of Jim's grave on a post to the left of the (very impressive!) entrance to the church on the aptly-named Church Gate road, which will be very helpful for visitors who are unfamiliar to this area. (Who hasn't wandered around a graveyard looking for the grave of a famous person, often in foul weather?) So well done, guys!
steven batty (5 years ago)
A lovely church and the resting place of the best British Motor Racer and twice Formula One World Champion Jim Clark.
A lovely church and the resting place of the best British Motor Racer and twice Formula One World Champion Jim Clark.
