Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Kilbirnie Auld Kirk
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Kilbirnie Auld Kirk — church in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Glengarnock · 1.1 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
Kilbirnie Auld Kirk is located in North Ayrshire, postcode KA25 6HY. The nearest railway station is Glengarnock, which is 1.1 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Kilbirnie Auld Kirk is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.7468°, -4.6865°.
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Heritage listing
Kilbirnie Auld Kirk is a Church of Scotland congregation on Dalry Road (at Kirkland Road), Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire, Scotland. Although the building dates back to the 15th century, the present congregation was formed in 1978 by the amalgamation of the Glengarnock Parish Church and the Barony Church. The building is now closed as a place of worship, and the congregation meet at the united Kilbirnie New Parish Church in Glasgow Street.
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From the Wikipedia article
Kilbirnie Auld Kirk is a Church of Scotland congregation on Dalry Road (at Kirkland Road), Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire, Scotland. Although the building dates back to the 15th century, the present congregation was formed in 1978 by the amalgamation of the Glengarnock Parish Church and the Barony Church. The building is now closed as a place of worship, and the congregation meet at the united Kilbirnie New Parish Church in Glasgow Street.
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Background
History
Previously known as "The Barony Church", after the barony that had been obtained by John Craufurd of Kilbirnie in 1641, the church is constructed on the site of a 6th-century monastic cell. The town of Kilbirnie derives its name from the church. The name is Gaelic in origin and means "Church of St Brendan" (the Gaelic cil, pronounced 'kil', signifying a church, suffixed by the name of the saint). "Auld Kirk" in Scots simply means Old Church. The Craufurd tomb contains the effigies of Captain Thomas Craufurd of Jordanhill and his wife Janet ker of Kersland. Thomas died on 3 January 1603 having achieved fame through capturing Dumbarton Castle for King James VI, for which brave achievement he…
Architecture
The original nave dates from 1470, with a two-stage bell tower added twenty years later. Aisles were added in 1597 for the Cunninghames of Glengarnock and in 1642 for the Crawfords. A transept and new entrance front were added in 1903–05. <gallery> Image:Craufurds of Jordanhill in Kilbirnie.JPG|The viewing window in the 1594 tomb of Captain Thomas Crawfurd of Jordanhill. Image:Craufurds Tomb in Kilbirnie Auld Kirk cemetery.JPG|The Crawfurd's tomb with the old Kirk in the background. Image:Coat of arms and inscription - Craufurds of Jordanhill.JPG|Inscription and Coat of Arms on the Crawford tomb. Image:Effigies of Craufurds of Jordanhill.JPG|Effigies of Thomas Crawfurd and Janet Kerr.…
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- Coordinates
- 55.7468, -4.6865
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA25 6HY
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Nearest railway station
- Glengarnock — 1.1 km
- Official site
- www.kilbirnieauldkirk.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q6406552 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kilbirnie Auld Kirk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Kilbirnie Kirk.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kilbirnie Auld Kirk?
- Kilbirnie Auld Kirk is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA25 6HY).
- What is Kilbirnie Auld Kirk?
- Kilbirnie Auld Kirk — church in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Kilbirnie Auld Kirk?
- The nearest railway station is Glengarnock, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA25 6HY.
- Is Kilbirnie Auld Kirk a listed building?
- Kilbirnie Auld Kirk is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Kilbirnie Auld Kirk free to visit?
- Yes, Kilbirnie Auld Kirk is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kilbirnie Auld Kirk?
- The nearest railway station is Glengarnock, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA25 6HY.