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The church stands above the settlement and beach of Penbryn a popular, National Trust owned, stretch of the coast.

Prettily situated in a wooded hollow near to Ginge brook, a little altered 14th century decorated church, with medieval encaustic tiles, and pew ends, also Jacobean woodwork.

Set in stunning Nithsdale countryside, Dunscore Church contains a new heritage centre telling the story of 800 years of Christianity in the parish and the life of Jane Haining, who wended her life in the Auschwitz extermination camp.

Ancient and quietly awe inspiring in its simplicity; the remote location, the silence inside, the slight smell of damp and the obvious centuries of use speak of a village that has retained its identity for many generations.

The Grade I church is mainly Perpendicular but it possesses on the north side an exquisite late Norman doorway.

A 12th century church.

St John's church is located on the north side of High Street, on the western margins of the former village.