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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KELLS CHURCH | Parish Church Kells Church Kells Church Kells Church KirK |
James Cannon Revd, [Reverend] James Maitland Gilbert Murray William Thompson Ainslies Map 1796 |
024 | [Situation] About 35 chains N. [North] by West of New Galloway A handsome Substantial edifice, Stone built of the Gothic Style of Architecture, with a tower used as belfry. Built in 1822 at a cost of about £1000 The interior is well fitted up with galleries &c. [etc] Sufficient to accommodate about 600 hearers The number of Communicants averages about 370 The Minister is the Revd [Reverend] James Maitland whose Stipend amounts to £299. 9. 01/2. excluding Manse &. Glebe. This Church and Parish is in the Presbytery of KirKcudbright &. Synod of Galloway Patron the Crown. attached to it is a well enclosed Grave-yard - handsomly decorated off with Monuments [etc]. - |
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