Hutton And Corrie Parish Church And Churchyard, Boreland

The church at Hutton and Corrie in Boreland is a rectangular-plan building likely constructed in the first quarter of the 18th century, possibly incorporating earlier fabric. A north jamb was added in 1763, creating a T-plan layout. A vestry and porch were added to the west gable in 1858, built by mason George Schoular, with further renovations occurring in 1871—likely including porches on the remaining gables, designed by architect Crombie of Dumfries.

The exterior is primarily harled, with red ashlar used for margins, porches, and a belfry. Key-stoned basket-arched windows, all dating to 1763, are present. The inner windows along the south elevation, flanking the pulpit, were heightened by Crombie. Windows on other elevations have had their cills lowered, possibly during the first half of the 19th century. The church itself is fairly long and has thick walls. The open west porch features a shouldered doorway, with a birdcage belfry above, believed to be the work of Crombie. Straight skews are adorned with moulded skewputts, and a cross finial sits at the west gable. All roofs are covered with graded slates.

Inside the church, a good artisan monument dated 1757, featuring classical ornamentation, is located on the east wall jamb. The pulpit has a panelled front.

The churchyard is enclosed by an iron fence with a gate at the northeast, supported by square, red ashlar, corniced gatepiers capped with pyramids, and adjacent steps. Numerous 17th to 19th century headstones are present, along with a Shaw enclosure against the east wall.

The church remains in ecclesiastical use. The orientation of the church runs east to west, which may indicate a reuse of pre-Reformation fabric, although harling obscures further analysis. The building was upgraded from Category B to Grade A on 22 February 1988.