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Kennedy Aisle

Kennedy Aisle — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h

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Kennedy Aisle is a category A listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB869). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

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The Kennedy Aisle or Bargany Aisle at (NX 08379 82444) Ballantrae, South Ayrshire is a vaulted burial chamber and crypt containing a large mural memorial, the Kennedy Monument, an ornately carved stone monument dated to between 1602 and 1605 that commemorates Gilbert Kennedy of Bargany and Ardstinchar, his wife, Janet or Jean Stewart, who died in 1605 and three of their children. The mural monument architecturally has much in common with the 1600 Glencairn Monument commissioned by James, Seventh Earl of Glencairn for himself, his Countess, Margaret and their eight children.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Kennedy Aisle or Bargany Aisle at (NX 08379 82444) Ballantrae, South Ayrshire is a vaulted burial chamber and crypt containing a large mural memorial, the Kennedy Monument, an ornately carved stone monument dated to between 1602 and 1605 that commemorates Gilbert Kennedy of Bargany and Ardstinchar, his wife, Janet or Jean Stewart, who died in 1605 and three of their children. The mural monument architecturally has much in common with the 1600 Glencairn Monument commissioned by James, Seventh Earl of Glencairn for himself, his Countess, Margaret and their eight children. A burial crypt was present in front of the monument.

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Coordinates
55.0993, -5.0049
Address
Ballantrae, South Ayrshire, Scotland<br/>UK {{gbmapping|NX 08379 82444}}

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kennedy Aisle?
Kennedy Aisle is in Scottish Lowlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 55.0993°, -5.0049°.
Is Kennedy Aisle a listed building?
Kennedy Aisle carries the heritage designation "category A listed building" — a protective status under UK heritage law.