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Location: Southend, Argyll, Scotland
Surname/tag: Cemeteries, Scotland, Argyll,
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General Information
Kilcolmkill Chapel Churchyard |
Kilcolmkill Chapel Churchyard Also known as Kiel Cemetery , St. Columba Find A Grave
St Columba's Chapel is a ruined medieval chapel near Southend. It lies within Keil Cemetery.
Location
Keil PA28 6RW, United Kingdom GPS Coordinates:55.30838, -5.66744
The cemetery located is a little over a mile west of the village of Southend, at the southern tip of the Kintyre peninsula.
History
Remnant of St Columba Chapel |
This place was believed to have been the spot where St Columba came to Scotland and a church was dedicated to him in this spot. This parish church was known as the church of St Columba or Kilcolmkill (Cill More – Great Church) in Quinish and was one of seven medieval parish churches annexed to the Iona Abbey early in the 15th century.
Churchyard Walls |
The churchyard itself is enclosed with a well-constructed stone wall, built in the year 1857.
Other Information
There are approximately 1,171 burials, with slabs dating to 16th and 17th century, though many are illegible. Most have been photographed and posted at FibdAGrave. Harold Ralston has an index at his site. Keil Churchyard.
Resources
- Kilcolmkiel Chapel Ralston Genealogy
- Kilcolmkill (Kilmore) Church Mull Historical Archeology Society
- St Columba’s Chapel Undiscovered Scotland
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