The first church on this site is believed to have been built in the 12th century; the present one was built in the 19th. Apparently, this church contains some of the oldest church stones in Scotland. Also, in the churchyard, there are sections of walls that are thought to be the remains of a medieval church here.

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1. Bonchester Hill and Hobkirk Church loop from Bonchester Bridge — Roxburghshire

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2. Bonchester Hill Cairn – Hobkirk Church loop from Bonchester Bridge

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