Coull Parish Church
Church (Period Unassigned), War Memorial(S) (20th Century)
Site Name Coull Parish Church
Classification Church (Period Unassigned), War Memorial(S) (20th Century)
Alternative Name(s) St Nathalan's Church; St Broich's Church; War Memorial Window; War Memorial Plaque
Canmore ID 17513
Site Number NJ50SW 4
NGR NJ 51191 02482
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/17513
- Council Aberdeenshire
- Parish Coull
- Former Region Grampian
- Former District Kincardine And Deeside
- Former County Aberdeenshire
NJ50SW 4 51191 02482
(NJ 5119 0246) Church (NAT)
OS 6" map, (1959)
The church of Coull is said to be one of the three churches dedicated to St Nathalan after his return from Rome c. AD 450. The Kirk of Culain Marr was bestowed upon Arbroath Abbey in 1188-99.
A Jervise 1875-9.
The church of Coull was dedicated to St Brioch and belonged to Arbroath Abbey.
H Scott et al 1915-61.
St Nathlan who died in the 7th century founded the church at "Colle" which may be Coull or possibly the old church of Cowie.
A B Scott 1918.
1792; renovated 1876, 1644 Burgerhuys bell, mort-house.
G Hay 1957.
The present church and graveyard are still in use. No further information regarding the previous church.
Visited by OS (NKB) 25 October 1968.
