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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST MICHAEL'S CHAPEL (Remains of) | St. Michaels Chapel (Remains of) St. Michaels Chapel (Remains of) St. Michaels Chapel (Remains of) St. Michaels Chapel (Remains of) St. Michaels Chapel (Remains of) |
John Macfarlane Esq Faslane John Macfarlane Esq. Greenfield Mr. Peter Campbell Teacher Chalmer's Caledonia New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
012 | The remains of an old chapel of the twelfth century, said to have been dedicated to St. Michael, it is situated near Faslane Farm house. The east gable is still standing, as also part of the north side and west gable, the south side is almost entirely down and removed, there is an uninclosed burying place round about the chapel but it is not now much used except by very poor people and strangers. The Author of Caledonia says that this chapel was dedicated to St. Michael, the date and occasion of its erection are unknown but it is propable that it was built for the convenience of the Lennox Family while they were either constant or occasional residents at their Castle of Faslane. attached to the Chapel is a burying ground which has now almost ceased to be used |
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[Page] 18Parish of Row -- County of Dumbarton
In that part of the old parish of Rosneath, which forms
the present parish of Row, there were before the Reformation,
two chapels, the remains whereof are still extant.
One of these chapels appears to have been dedicated
to St. Brigid, and the other to St. Michael.
Chalmer's Caledonia
"The date and erection of this chapel are unknown
but it is probable that it was built for the Lennox
while they were constant or occasional residents
at their Castle of Faslane. Attached to the Chapel is
a burying ground which has almost ceased to be
used."
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