The Auld Kirk of Kilbirnie
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Junction of B780 and B777
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Church Overview
A pre-Reformation church on the site of 6th-century cell dedicated to St Brendan of Clonfert with elaborate post-Reformation craftsmanship. The church was built in 1470, but its glory is the magnificent interior which is crowded with pews and splendid aisles and lofts, all with unique Renaissance-style carving. The Glengarnock Aisle was added in 1597, the pulpit with blue and gold canopy around 1620, and the Crawfurd aisle in 1642, and finally the Crawford loft in 1705, the most remarkable piece of early 18th century woodwork in a Scottish church. Corinthian columns support a bowed canopy, both embellished with armorial panels. The church represents in carved timber the continuity of worship since the 15th century.
In the graveyard is the box-like Crawford tomb of 1592 which contains the recumbent effigies of Thomas Crawford and his wife Janet Kerr.
Services
Sunday 11.00am
Opening Arrangements
Open July and August, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 2.00-4.00pm or by arrangement
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