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belfry on the west end (Fig. 1436), and two small pointed windows (Fig. 1437) in the east end. The belfry, almost concealed with ivy, has long

Fig. 1436.—Aberuthven Church.

View from South-West.

narrow openings on the east and west sides, and small side openings. The east windows are between 2 and 3 feet above the floor, and are about 8 inches wide. The daylight of the northmost of these windows (Fig. 1438) is 2 feet 8-1/2 inches high, and for some inexplicable reason that of the south window is about 4 inches less. Both have an ogee arch-head, and are lintelled on the inside. There is an ambry in the north wall near the east end. The usual set-off occurs on the east wall just above the windows.

The west end of the church is occupied by a modern burial vault and

Fig. 1437.—Aberuthven Church.

Interior of East End.

is not accessible, but it appears to be vaulted with a barrel vault. Another burial vault occupies

Fig. 1438.—Aberuthven Church.

North Window in East Wall.

the centre of the building. The church was a cell of Inchaffray, and was dedicated to St. Cathan. The existing structure is evidently of late date.