Archaeology Notes

Event ID 725207

Category Descriptive Accounts

Type Archaeology Notes

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NX45SW 18.00 42314 51481

NX45SW 18.01 42427 51521 Manse

NX45SW 11.00 42315 51456 Churchyard

NX45SW 11.01 42331 51439 Vans-Agnew Mausoleum

Kirkinner church, earlier known as Carnesmole, was dedicated to St Kinera (H Scott 1911) or St Kennera (A P Forbes 1872). It was annexed to the bishopric of Galloway in 1306, but this was ignored by Edward Bruce, who granted it to Whithorn Priory, being confirmed by the crown in 1325 and 1451. Nevertheless this grant never appears to have become effective, the church remaining independent till 1503-4, when it was given to the Chapel Royal at Stirling. (The presence of Celtic crosses in the Churchyard - NX45SW 11 - suggests an earlier church on the site). The present church was erected (at NX 4231 5148 ) in 1828.

I B Cowan 1967; G Hay 1957

There is no trace of any earlier church. The present church is in use for public worship.

Visited by OS (RD) 19 August 1970