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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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| St. Columba's Church | Continued | "the Church of Largs was dedicated to St. Columba, the celebrated Abbot of Iona, and was a rectory, the patronage of which belonged to the lordship of Largs, We have evidence that this Church existed long prior to the battle of Largs in 1263; and in the Norwegian account of that expedition, we are told that a number of the dead were buried at the Church." etc.etc. New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] | ||
| Aisle | Aisle "On the North side of the old church is an Aisle of singular character built, in 1636, by Sir Robert Montgomery of Skelmorly, it is richly and tastefully carved, and forms an arch, and two compartments supported by 18 pillars of the Corinthian order, surmounted with Cherubim, above the arch is a small pyramid, finished at the top with a globe. On the roof are painted the 12 Signs of the Zodiac, several views of the mansion of Skelmorly, and the figure of a Lady, a member of Skelmorly family, receiving a mortal kick from a horse" etc.etc. Full [Fullarton's] Gazetteer |
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[page] 116St. Columba's Church Continued
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