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MHG16657 - Burial Ground, Killearnan Parish Church

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Graveyard surrounding what is probably a pictish foundation church. Lies on a terrace above the forth, but a lower terrace might once have also been included within the enclosure. The graveyard has been extended to E probably in 19th century. A series of burial enclosures, gravestones etc, some of which date back to the 17th century. The walls seem to date from at least 3 disticnt building phases and types - see photos. <1>

A comprehensive monumental inscription survey has been completed by the 'Highland Family History Society'. This survey does not include photos of each stone. Please contact Chairperson, John Durham for copies of the report.
JohnDurran@compuserve.com
J Aitken : 18/12/02

Visited during the Highland Kirkyards project, run by Highland Buildings Preservation Trust. An 18th century rural parish church in use surrounded by a graveyard. A stone mausoleum and c.1700 burial enclosures are found within the site. The gravestones are mostly uprights, although there are some table tops and flat slabs. The graveyard appears to have been extended a little to the east in the 19th century. <2><3>

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Grid reference	Centred NH 5767 4948 (73m by 46m) Surveyed
Map sheet	NH54NE
Geographical Area	ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish	KILLEARNAN

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