abandoned, stands in the churchyard. The west wall, crowned with its belfry, is almost all that now survives. The belfry (Fig. 1552) is ornate, and is a good specimen of the Scottish Renaissance designs erected in the beginning of the seventeenth century. It bears the date of 1613, when it is believed the church was erected. On the south side the tympanum carries a shield with the Leslie arms and the initials M. I. L.
KEMBACK CHURCH, Fifeshire.[1]
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.
- ↑ We are indebted to Mr. T. S. Robertson, architect, for the Plan and description of this church.
