Kilmodan Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kilmodan Church |
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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 located in Glendaruel, a beautiful area in Scotland. It was built in 1783 and has a special T-shape design, typical of Georgian architecture. This church is considered an important old building, officially listed as a Category B building.
Inside its walls, you can see old stone shields from an even earlier church that stood here. One of these shields has the date '1610' carved into it. There's also a special memorial dedicated to Reverend John Maclaurin, who was a minister here, and his famous sons, including the well-known mathematician Colin Maclaurin.
The church has been carefully looked after over the years. It had a full restoration in 1983 to keep it in good condition. Today, Kilmodan Church is still used for services, though only on certain Sundays each month.
Kilmodan Carved Stones
Around Kilmodan Church, in the old graveyard, you can find the Kilmodan Carved Stones. These are ancient stones with interesting carvings on them. They tell stories from long ago and are an important part of the area's history.
Past Ministers of Kilmodan Church
Over the centuries, many ministers have served at Kilmodan Church. Here are a few notable ones:
- Duncan/Donald McCloy (1609 to 1629)
- John Fullarton (1669 to 1684)
- John McLaurin (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
