Fig. 292.—Duddingston Church. From South-East.
The structure has undergone many alterations during the six centuries of its existence, but still retains its original Norman character to a greater extent than at first sight might be supposed; indeed, it is one of the best preserved examples we have in Scotland, although the introduction of a
Fig. 293.—Duddingston Church. South Doorway.
few prominent features in later times, such as the windows and buttresses, have somewhat detracted from its antique appearance.
The building appears to have originally consisted of a nave and chancel; if it had a tower, it must have been of smaller dimensions than the present one, as the base of the west wall abuts against the side walls of the present tower instead of returning along it, as it would otherwise in all likelihood have done.