Ruthwell Parish Church and Ruthwell Cross

Ruthwell Church is the home of the world famous Ruthwell Cross. This Anglian Cross dates from the 7th Century and has carved on it part of a poem written in runes, said to be one of the earliest written examples of the English language. The church itself is said to be one of the oldest parish churches in SW Scotland and was featured on a recent BBC programme about mediaeval poetry.

One of the church’s ministers in the 19th Century was the Rev. Dr. Henry Duncan, who is best remembered as founder of the TSB movement.

Directions (DG1 4NP)
From Dumfries take the A75 east, following signs for Clarencefield; then take the B724 to Clarencefield. Signposts showing the way to Ruthwell Church are to be found on the left hand side of the road some ¾ mile beyond the village of Clarencefield.

From Annan follow the B724 west of the town for pprox. 6½ miles until the signpost indicating the right turn to the Church.