Dunlop, Clandeboye Vault
Mausoleum (17th Century)
Site Name Dunlop, Clandeboye Vault
Classification Mausoleum (17th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Parish Church; Churchyard; Hans Hamilton's Tomb
Canmore ID 42911
Site Number NS44NW 3
NGR NS 40486 49398
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/42911
- Council East Ayrshire
- Parish Dunlop
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Kilmarnock And Loudoun
- Former County Ayrshire
A vault, dated 1641, abuts the old Clandeboye schoolhouse. Built of ashlar, it measures 12ft by 10ft and 11ft in height, being roofed with high, pitched flagstones. It was erected by James, Viscount Clandeboye and contains the tomb of his father, Hans Hamilton, the first Protestant minister of Dunlop. In 1645, the vault was described as being in a state of neglect and decay, but it has since been renovated at intervals, notably in 1849 and 1929.
J F Bayne 1935
The Clandeboye vault is as described. The datestone is no longer legible.
Visited by OS (DS) 14 August 1956
As described, and in reasonable repair. The vault is locked, but the iron grille door shows a simple, vaulted interior with an ornate, carved figure memorial at its E end.
Visited by OS (JRL) 25 October 1982
