Govan Old Church is Victorian, but there has been a church here since 5th century. Bones from the churchyard have been radio-carbon dated to 5th century. The churchyard bounday is curved rather than straight, also showing its age. Inside the church are over 30 carved stones which came from the churchyard. There are several 'hogbacks', strange carved stone monuments that look like upturned boats, but are probably representations of the roof of a Viking building - you can see the roof tiles. At the ends of them are carved animals. There are lost of carved crosses. They were flat rather than upright. They have Celtic knot carving, and mounted figures, and a shape which is four snakes meeting in a circle (which is thought to be a Picitish symbol). There is also a magnificent carved sarcophagus, with more knots, mounted figures, horses.
The church is open a couple of days a week in the summer.
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