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Reference is made to the church of Cavers as early as 1116, when it is mentioned in the Inquisito of David I. At this time Cavers church belonged to the church of Glasgow however in 1358, William, first Earl of Douglas, granted it to the Monks of Melrose. A new church was erected in 1663, which was later replaced by a more commodious construction in 1822. Ministry of the session of Cavers is recorded from 1574 in the person of William Slewman, reader. In 1955 a link was established between Cavers and Kirkton and in 1976 the two sessions united under the name of Cavers and Kirkton. Additionally in 1976 Cavers and Kirkton linked with Hawick St Mary's however this arrangement was terminated in 1988 in favour of a link with Hobkirk and Southdean. In turn, in 1996, the Hobkirk and Southdean connection was also severed and was replaced once again with a link with Hawick St Mary's and Old. The kirk session sits within the Presbytery of Jedburgh. |