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KEMBACK CHURCH, Fifeshire.[239]

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KEMBACK CHURCH, Fifeshire.[239]

Situated at the entrance to Duraden, near Dairsie Railway Station, are the ivy-covered ruins of the sixteenth century church of Kemback, surrounded with its ancient burial-ground. The building (Fig. 1553)

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Fig. 1553.—Kemback Church. Plan.

retains the Gothic feeling in the external splays on the square-headed doors and windows, but the Renaissance influence is apparent in the east window. Contrary to the usual practice, the door and windows are in the north wall.

About half a mile distant the site of an older church is pointed out, but all that remains of it is the late headless effigy of a lady.

Notes in this chapter

Note 1 · We are indebted to Mr. T. S. Robertson, architect, for the Plan and description of this church.