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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