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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHURCH [parish] | Church (Ph.) [Parish] Church (Ph.) [Parish] |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Brown Ph. [Parish] Manse Mr. Trotter Schoolmaster Ceres |
011 | [situation] In the Village of Ceres. A large and handsome building with a fine Spire on the South end situated on a height near the S [South] end of the Village, it was built in 1806. it has a commodious gallery is comfortably seated for 1100 all of which are free. average attendance is about 800; communicants 758. The Ministers stipend is 16 chalders and a glebe containing 7 acres of good arable land. also a good Manse & Garden. |
| MANSE [Free Church, Ceres] | Free Church Manse | Mr. Trotter Schoolmaster | 011 | [situation] In the village of Ceres. A handsome stone building two stories high. and slated with a good garden attached and recently erected by the Free Church Congregation for the accommodation of their pastor. |
| Site of ST NINIAN'S CHAPEL [Ceres] | Church on the site of St. Siris's Kirk and St. Ninians Chapel | Mr. Bell Hilltarvit Mr. Trotter Ceres |
011 | This Church is built on the site of St. Siris's Kirk & St. Ninians Chapel. These ancient edifices were joined together under the same roof - Mr. Trotter the ph [Parish] Schoolmaster who consulted the session records, states that these two ancient buildings are repeatedly mentioned in the parochial documents. The Ph. [Parish] teacher of Ceres had formerly a small annual salary for acting as Chaplain to the altar of St. Ninian, but the lands from which it was derived cannot now be ascertained. |
| Site of ST SIRIS'S KIRK [Ceres] | Church on the site of St. Siris's Kirk and St. Ninians Chapel | Mr. Bell Hilltarvit Mr. Trotter Ceres | 011 | This Church is built on the site of St. Siris's Kirk & St. Ninians Chapel. These ancient edifices were joined together under the same roof - Mr. Trotter the ph [Parish] Schoolmaster who consulted the session records, states that these two ancient buildings are repeatedly mentioned in the parochial documents. The Ph. [Parish] teacher of Ceres had formerly a small annual salary for acting as Chaplain to the altar of St. Ninian, but the lands from which it was derived cannot now be ascertained |
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25 Ph. [Parish] of Ceres Plan 11C Trace 6[Note - Church on the site of St. Siris's Kirk and St. Ninians Chapel] For these names see authorities below
[Note] This Church is built on the site of St. Siris's Kirk & St. Ninians Chapel. These ancient edifices were joined together under the same roof - Mr. Trotter the ph [Parish] Schoolmaster who consulted the session records, states that these two ancient buildings are repeatedly mentioned in the parochial documents. The Ph. [Parish] teacher of Ceres had formerly a small annual salary for acting as Chaplain to the altar of St. Ninian, but the lands from which it was derived cannot now be ascertained - See page 38.
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As there are three separate headings all related to one object, and only clear remarks for one of them - the existing Church, the notes have been copied into all appropriate boxes.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
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