Archaeology Notes
Event ID 714507
Category Descriptive Accounts
Type Archaeology Notes
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NT28NW 5 23037 86375
(NT 2303 8637) Church (NR) (remains of)
OS 6" map, (1967)
The ruined church of Parva Kinghorn (Little Kinghorn) is said to have been dedicated to St Serf (RCAHMS 1933, D MacGibbon and T Ross 1896-7) or St Adamnan (D MacGibbon and T Ross 1896-7). It dates from about the first quarter of the 13th century.
The church consists of a chancel, nave, and a south aisle, which is a later addition, and to which is attached a 13th century vaulted cell at the SE angle.
All features seem to indicate that the church was erected in the 13th century, although it has been surmised that it was rebuilt in the 15th century. The simplicity of the chancel arch and the absence of an E window are against that supposition.
RCAHMS 1933; D MacGibbon and T Ross 1896-7.
The remains of this church are as described. It stands within a disused graveyard and is dilapidated and overgrown.
Visited by OS (A C) 27 February 1959.
No change to previous field report.
Visited by OS (S F S) 17 December 1975.
