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{{short description|Hamlet in Argyll and Bute, Scotland}} |
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| gaelic_name = Cill Fhionain |
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| official_name = Kilfinan |
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| unitary_scotland = Argyll and Bute |
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| country = Scotland |
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| post_town = TIGHNABRUAICH |
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| postcode_district = PA21 |
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| dial_code = 01369 |
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'''Kilfinan''' is a hamlet on the [[Cowal]] |
'''Kilfinan''' is a hamlet on the [[Cowal]] peninsula in [[Argyll and Bute]], [[Scotland]]. Located on the eastern side of [[Loch Fyne]], the hamlet is {{convert|4|mi|km}} northwest of the village of [[Tighnabruaich]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.scottish-places.info/parishes/parhistory697.html|title=Parish of Kilfinan from The Gazetteer for Scotland|publisher=}}</ref> Kilfinan is the burial place of the clan chiefs of the [[Clan Lamont|Lamont]]s, in the 13th-century Kilfinan Parish Church.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/kilfinan-parish-church-p248171|title=Kilfinan Parish Church|publisher=visitscotland.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.drumcot.org/|title=Friends of Kilfinan Parish Church |website=drumcot.org}}</ref> |
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The hamlet is also home to the Kilfinan Hotel for over 300 years which started off as a coaching inn. |
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==Church of Saint Finan== |
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The [[parish church]] of [[Finan of Lindisfarne|Saint Finan]] dates from the 13th century. The earliest mentions are in the forms of grants made between 1231 and 1241 to the [[Cluniac Reforms|Cluniac Monks]] of [[Paisley Abbey]], [[Paisley, Renfrewshire|Paisley]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://drumcot.org/|title=Friends of Kilfinan Parish Church|website=drumcot.org|accessdate=26 June 2019}}</ref> |
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===Interior=== |
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In 1633 the Lamont North Aisle was added by Sir Coll Lamont, whose initials "S/CL" are carved into the [[Crow-stepped gable|crowstepped north gable]], and on the [[lintel]] of the west doorway, along with those of his wife, "D/BS", Dame Barbara Semple.<ref name=drumcot/> |
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In 2015 and 2016, during restoration, stones were removed from the Lamont Vault and the floor lowered. Two 17th-century [[lead]] coffins were discovered, which may hold the remains of Sir Coll and Dame Barbara. The Upper Lamont Aisle is now a gallery.<ref name=drumcot>{{cite web|url=http://www.drumcot.org/index.html|title=Friends of Kilfinan Parish Church|website=www.drumcot.org|accessdate=26 June 2019}}</ref> The vault has among the best collections of ancient burial stones in the West of Scotland, including the Inveryne Stone.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.drumcot.org/lamontvault.html|title=The Lamont Vault|website=www.drumcot.org|accessdate=25 June 2019}}</ref> |
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===Exterior=== |
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In 1759 the bird-cage [[Belfry (architecture)|belfry]] was added at the west end of the church. The bell is dated 1832.<ref name=drumcot/> |
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===Swallows=== |
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[[Swallow]]s nest at the church. For many years the rose window was broken and the swallows flew in to build their nests. Now the window is repaired visitors are reminded to leave the door open to give the swallows access.{{cn|date=February 2024}} |
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===Churchyard=== |
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The monument inscriptions of the graveyard have been fully catalogued.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.drumcot.org/catalogue.pdf |title=Kilfinan Parish Church Monument Inscriptions |website=drumcot.org |accessdate=26 June 2019}}</ref> |
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Most of the monuments in the churchyard are from the 18th and 19th centuries. In the 20th century burials in the parish took place at the (now disused) Kilbride church, on the west side of the Ardlamont peninsula, and more recently at the cemetery in Millhouse. |
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The graveyard also includes the McFarlane Vault, to the west of the church, and the Rankin Vault, on the south side of the burn. |
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==Gallery== |
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<gallery mode="packed" class="center"> |
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File:Kilfinan Bay, Loch Fyne - geograph.org.uk - 1513830.jpg|Kilfinan Bay, Loch Fyne |
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File:Kilfinan Parish Church, Argyll - geograph.org.uk - 15144.jpg|Kilfinan Parish Church |
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</gallery> |
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==References== |
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Latest revision as of 21:59, 12 May 2024
Kilfinan
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OS grid reference | NR 93400 78800 |
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Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | TIGHNABRUAICH |
Postcode district | PA21 |
Dialling code | 01369 |
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Kilfinan is a hamlet on the Cowal peninsula in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Located on the eastern side of Loch Fyne, the hamlet is 4 miles (6.4 km) northwest of the village of Tighnabruaich.[1] Kilfinan is the burial place of the clan chiefs of the Lamonts, in the 13th-century Kilfinan Parish Church.[2][3]
The hamlet is also home to the Kilfinan Hotel for over 300 years which started off as a coaching inn.
Church of Saint Finan
The parish church of Saint Finan dates from the 13th century. The earliest mentions are in the forms of grants made between 1231 and 1241 to the Cluniac Monks of Paisley Abbey, Paisley.[4]
Interior
In 1633 the Lamont North Aisle was added by Sir Coll Lamont, whose initials "S/CL" are carved into the crowstepped north gable, and on the lintel of the west doorway, along with those of his wife, "D/BS", Dame Barbara Semple.[5]
In 2015 and 2016, during restoration, stones were removed from the Lamont Vault and the floor lowered. Two 17th-century lead coffins were discovered, which may hold the remains of Sir Coll and Dame Barbara. The Upper Lamont Aisle is now a gallery.[5] The vault has among the best collections of ancient burial stones in the West of Scotland, including the Inveryne Stone.[6]
Exterior
In 1759 the bird-cage belfry was added at the west end of the church. The bell is dated 1832.[5]
Swallows
Swallows nest at the church. For many years the rose window was broken and the swallows flew in to build their nests. Now the window is repaired visitors are reminded to leave the door open to give the swallows access.[citation needed]
Churchyard
The monument inscriptions of the graveyard have been fully catalogued.[7] Most of the monuments in the churchyard are from the 18th and 19th centuries. In the 20th century burials in the parish took place at the (now disused) Kilbride church, on the west side of the Ardlamont peninsula, and more recently at the cemetery in Millhouse. The graveyard also includes the McFarlane Vault, to the west of the church, and the Rankin Vault, on the south side of the burn.
Gallery
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Kilfinan Bay, Loch Fyne
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Kilfinan Parish Church
References
- ^ "Parish of Kilfinan from The Gazetteer for Scotland".
- ^ "Kilfinan Parish Church". visitscotland.com.
- ^ "Friends of Kilfinan Parish Church". drumcot.org.
- ^ "Friends of Kilfinan Parish Church". drumcot.org. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
- ^ a b c "Friends of Kilfinan Parish Church". www.drumcot.org. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
- ^ "The Lamont Vault". www.drumcot.org. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
- ^ "Kilfinan Parish Church Monument Inscriptions" (PDF). drumcot.org. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
External links
- Map sources for Kilfinan