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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST COLUMBA'S CHAPEL (In Ruins) | St. Columba's Chapel (In Ruins) St. Columba's Chapel (In Ruins) St. Columba's Chapel (In Ruins) |
Orig: Par: [Origines Parochiales] Scotiae Statistical Account. William Hunter, Machribeg |
265 | The walls of this building are still pretty perfect, and the enclosed burial ground is still used by the inhabitants. |
| PRIEST'S WELL | Priest's Well Priest's Well Priest's Well |
A. Thomson Keil point Duncan Conly Lephenstrath A. McKerral H. [High] Brunerican |
265 | A spring close to the public road leading to Southend. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 79Southend Parish -- Argyll
St. Columba's Chapel [notes]
"Before the year 1326 the church of St. Collomkill (dedicated to
Saint Columba) in Kyntire was granted to the Canons of Withern
by Patrick Makschillingis and Finlach his wife. In 1326 the grant was
confirmed by King Robert Bruce and in 1451 by King James II. The
Church stood on a sea terrace in the S.E. [South East] corner of the parish a 1/4 of a mile
from Keil house. Its walls are still nearly entire. It is seventy two
feet in length and only 15 in breadth". Origines Parochiales
"According to Mr Dobie the church is 73 feet in length & in breadth
over the walls 18 feet". Dobbies Perambulations.
"Ruins exist of an ancient church
which was dedicated to St. Columba"
Fullarton's Gazetteer
"There were two churches in this parish
one dedicated to St Columba the other to
St. Blaan. The walls of St Columba's Chapel
are still pretty entire"
Old Stat [Statistical] Account
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Alison James- Moderator, hillhere
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