New Laigh Kirk - Kilmarnock
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New Laigh Kirk - Kilmarnock
Image: © Raibeart MacAoidh Taken: 18 May 2019
The Laigh Kirk stands near the site where Mernoc is said by some to have established his church in the 7th century. In mediaeval times the Laigh Kirk was daughter church of Kilwinning Abbey, but has held allegiance to the Protestant faith since the reformation. The Kirkyard contains the graves of Covenanters and Tam Samson, one of Burns' cronies. The base of the tower dates from 1410. The upper part probably dates from the late 16th century. The present church dates from 1802. On 5th October 2000, the Laigh Kirk joined the West High Kirk to become Laigh West High Kirk.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.60967
Longitude
-4.497846