Cullen Parish Church

Dublin Core

Title

Cullen Parish Church

Description

Listed Category A. 13th century core, the south aisle added in 1539 with later north aisle forming cruciform plan. In the former chancel (east) there is c. 1550 carved stone Sacrament House, a cupboard for safe keeping of consecrated elements of bread and wine. Above the cupboard recess are two angels supporting a monstrance (ornamental glazed frame displaying consecrated water). Also a magnificent c. 1554 mural tomb and 'Laird's Loft' or private pew for the Earls of Seafield, in part constructed of re-used 17th century carved wood.

Source

moray

Date

From 13C

Type

Museum

Identifier

2899

Spatial Coverage

current,57.68431,-2.827177;

Museum Item Type Metadata

Street

OS Grid Reference NJ507663

Place

Cullen

IsNewThisYear

No

OpeningDate1

8/9/2012

OpeningTime1

10.00-16.00

Activities

Guided tour of churchyard and church telling a fascinating history covering almost 800 years.

Car parking: There is a generously sized car park by the church. The Church is remote but well signposted, some half mile from the pituresque town of Cullen, where there are public toilets, cafes etc.

For more information contact
Cullen Deskford & Portknockie Heritage Group
Secretary, Steve Liley, on 01542 841590 or e-mail steve.liley@btinternet.com
http://www.cullen-deskford-church.org.uk/cullen-auld-kirk-history.php

WC

No

DisabledWC

No

DisabledAccess

No

Refreshments

No

EventsForChildren

No

Parking

Yes

HearingLoop

No

LimitedAccess

No

NotAccessible

No

ID

9573

IsIncludedThisYear

No

Postcode

AB56 4XN

Citation

“Cullen Parish Church,” Digital Open Doors, accessed November 6, 2024, https://ddo.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/items/show/2898.

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