Kilmodan Church facts for kids
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Kilmodan Church
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| OS grid reference | NR995842 |
| Location | Glendaruel, Cowal peninsula, Argyll and Bute |
| Country | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Church of Scotland |
| History | |
| Status | open |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | used |
| Heritage designation | Category B |
| Designated | 20 July 1971 |
| Architectural type | Georgian T-plan |
| Years built | 1610, 1783 |
Kilmodan Church, also known as Kilmodan Kirk, is a historic church in Scotland. It was built in 1783 and is located in the small village of Clachan of Glendaruel. This village is part of the Kilmodan parish on the Cowal peninsula in Argyll and Bute, West Scotland.
The church has a special design called a Georgian T-plan. It is also a "Category B listed building," which means it's an important historical building. Inside its walls, you can see old stone shields from an even older church that stood here before. One of these shields has the date '1610' carved into it. There's also a special memorial for Rev John Maclaurin, who was a minister there from 1689 to 1699, and his famous sons, including Colin Maclaurin. The church building was fully repaired and made new again in 1983.
Kilmodan Church is still used today, but not every day. Services are held on the third and fourth Sundays of each month.
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Exploring Kilmodan Church
Kilmodan Church is a fascinating place with a long history. It shows how buildings and traditions have changed over hundreds of years in Scotland.
Church Design and Features
The church's T-plan shape was popular in the Georgian era. This design allowed many people to see and hear the minister. The outside of the church has a smooth, plastered front. The sides and back are covered in a rough plaster called "harling." This helps protect the building from the weather.
Historical Connections
The shields in the church walls are like clues from the past. They tell us that a church has been on this spot for a very long time, even before the current building. The memorial to Rev John Maclaurin reminds us of important people who served the community here. His son, Colin Maclaurin, became a very famous mathematician.
Kilmodan Carved Stones
Around Kilmodan Church, in the graveyard, you can find the Kilmodan Carved Stones. These are very old stones with special carvings on them. They are important historical artifacts that tell us about the art and beliefs of people who lived here long ago.
Ministers of Kilmodan Church
Over the centuries, many ministers have served the Kilmodan community. Here are some of the early ones:
- Duncan/Donald McCloy: Served from 1609 to 1629.
- John Fullarton: Served from 1669 to 1684.
- John McLaurin: Served from 1689 to 1699.
Images for kids
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Interior, Kilmodan Church
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A distant view of Kilmodan Church
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Sign, Kilmodan Church
