The Churches Of Britain and Ireland

 

Placename Index, K

Kaber, Cumb., the former Primitive Methodist Church. 91 NY 798 114. © Philip Kapp.
Kames, Argyll & Bute, the Kyles Parish Church. Free Presbyterian Church. Both © Martin Briscoe.
Katesbridge, Co. Down, Presbyterian Church. © Jack Storey.

Kegworth, Leics., St. Andrew. SK 487 267. © Michael Bourne. Link.
Keighley, WYorks.
Keil, Argyll & Bute. © N. Argyll Extracts.
Keiss, Highland, Church of Scotland. © Bill Henderson.
Kelbrook, Lancs., St. Mary (on Church Lane, SD 903 448). From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. A modern view. © Mike Berrell. Link.
Kellington, NYorks., St. Edmund. © Bill Henderson.
Kelmarsh, Nhants., St. Dionysius. © Aidan Thomson.
Kelshall, Herts., St. Faith. © Alan Craxford. Link.
Kemble, Gloucs., All Saints. Another view. ST 989 970. Both © Andrew Ross.
Kempley, Gloucs., St. Mary. © Bill McKenzie.
Kempsey, Worcs., St. Mary the Virgin. Baptist Church. Both © Peter Morgan.
Kemsing, Kent, St. Mary the Virgin. 188 TQ 556 587. © Dave Westrap. Link1. Link2.
Kenardington, Kent, St. Mary. Another view. Interior view. 189 TQ 974 321. All © Dave Westrap. Link1. Link2.
Kencot, Oxon., St. George. © Brian J. Curtis. 163 SP 254 047.
Kendal, Cumbria.
Kenmare, Co. Kerry, Holy Cross (R.C.). From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection.
Kensington, Greater London.
Kensworth, Herts., St. Mary the Virgin. © Bill McKenzie.
Kentish Town, Greater London, St. Silas the Martyr. © John Salmon.
Kenton, Devon, All Saints. SX 958 833. © Andrew Ross.
Kenton, GLon., Methodist Church. TQ 173 887. St. Mary the Virgin. TQ 171 887. Link. Both © Michael Bourne.
Kenwyn, Cornwall, St. Kenwyn. From an old postcard (franked 1913 or 1918), Geoff Watt's Collection. Link.
Kersey, Suffolk, St. Mary. 155 TM 002 440. © Steve Bulman. Interior view. © Mike Berrell. Link.
Kessingland, Suffolk, St. Edmund. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Keswick, Cumb.
Kettering, Nhants.
Kettleshulme, Cheshire, former Methodist Church, now used by Methodists and Anglicans. SJ 987 799. © Len Brankin. Link.
Kettlewell, NYorks., St. Mary. Interior view. Both © Alan Blacklock. Link.
Ketton, Rutland, St. Mary the Virgin. © Mark Turbott. Another view, from a postcard franked 1905, and another of unknown date. Both from the collection of Mrs. Marion Allen. Link.
Kew, GLon., St. Anne. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. Link.
Kewstoke, Somerset, St. Paul. ST 334 633. © Andrew Ross.
Kexby, ERYorks., St. Paul. © Bill Henderson.
Keyingham, ERYorks., St. Nicholas. © Bill Henderson. Another view. © Jack Nicholson. Link.
Keynsham, Somerset.
Keysoe, Beds., St. Mary. From Reg Dosell's postcard collection. Link.

Kibworth Harcourt, Leics., Congregational Chapel (closed 1997). SP 679 948. © George Weston.
Kibworth Beauchamp, Leics.
Kidderminster, Worcs.
Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire.
Kilbrandon, Argyll & Bute (on Seil Island), the scant remains of the medieval chapel. The present church was built in 1866. Both are photos of a photo, taken (with permission) by Alan Blacklock at a small museum on Seil Island. Link.
Kilbride, Argyll & Bute, the Chapel. © Martin Briscoe.
Kilbride, Argyll & Bute, the ruins of Old Kilbride Kirk. NM 857 257. © Martin Briscoe.
Kilbucho, Borders, the ruins of the church. NT 065 337. © Tim Tomlinson.
Kilburn, NYorks., St. Mary. From an old postcard (franked perhaps 1914), Bulman Collection. A modern view. © Peter Morgan. Link.
Kilby, Leics., St. Mary Magdalene. U.R.C. (properly the Kilby Langham Memorial United Reformed Church). Both © George Weston.
Kilchiaran, Argyll & Bute (Islay), the ruined chapel. © Martin Briscoe.
Kilchoan, Highland.
Kilchoman, (Islay), Argyll & Bute, the church (ruin). © Martin Briscoe.
Kilchrenan, Argyll & Bute, the church. © Martin Briscoe.
Kildare, Co. Kildare, the Cathedral (CoI) dedicated to St. Brigid. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Kildonan, Highland, the Parish Church. NC 910 208. © Martin Briscoe. Another view. © Bill Henderson.
Kildonnet (on Achill Island), County Mayo, ruins of the old R.C. church. © Bill Henderson.
Kildwick, NYorks., St. Andrew. SE 001 458. © Michael Bourne. Link.
Kilfinichen (Mull), Argyll & Bute. 48 NM 497 285. The ruins of Kilfinichen old parish church. Both © Martin Briscoe.
Kilgetty, Pembs., former chapel, now in secular use. SN 129 074. © Mike Berrell.
Kilglass, County Sligo, CoI Church. © Bill Henderson.
Kilham, ERYorks., All Saints. © James Murray.
Kilkenny,
Co. Kilkenny, St. Canice's Cathedral (Anglican). External link to a page of the web-site of The United Diocese of Cashel Ossory & Ferns. Black Abbey (aka Holy Trinity Church). © Liam Murphy. Link. St. Mary (R. C. cathedral). From an old postcard, Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Kilkhampton, Cornwall, St. James. From an old postcard, Geoff Watt's Collection. Link.
Kill, Co. Kildare, St. Brigid (R.C.). St. John (CoI, originally Catholic). Both © Bruce Read. Link.
Killeshandra, Co. Cavan, St. Brigid (R.C.). From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. This postcard was badly faded, and has had to be heavily processed to produce the present image. Link.
Killevin, Argyll & Bute, the burial ground, with the possible remains of the church built into the mausoleum. © Martin Briscoe.
Killinchy, Co. Down, Parish Church. © Jack Storey.

Killinghall, NYorks., St. Thomas the Apostle. © Paul Marshall.
Killington, Cumb., All Saints. Peter much admired the fine stained glass. © Peter Amsden.
Killunaig, Argyll & Bute (Mull), west of Pennycross, now in secular use. Re-built from the orignal church ruins. NM 492 256. © Martin Briscoe.
Kilkenny,
Eire, St. Canice's Cathedral (Anglican). External link to a page of the web-site of The United Diocese of Cashel Ossory & Ferns.
Kilkivan, Argyll & Bute, ruined chapel. © Martin Briscoe.
Killaghtee, Co. Donegal, St. Peter (CoI). © Graeme Harvey.
Killarney, Co. Kerry.
Killearnan (near Inverness), Highland, the parish church. © Martin Briscoe.
Killingworth, Tyne and Wear, St. John the Evangelist. © Bill Henderson. The former Wesleyan Chapel, now a private house. © Clive Berriman.
Killishen, Co. Carlow, Holy Cross. © Liam Murphy.
Killorglin, Co. Kerry, St. James (R.C.). Interior view. Both from old postcards in Reg Dosell's Collection.
Killybegs, Co. Donegal, St. Mary. © Graeme Harvey.
Killyleagh, Co. Down, Presbyterian Church. Church of Ireland. First Killyleagh Presbyterian Church. All © Jack Storey.
Killyman, County Tyrone, the parish church, Church of Ireland. Laghey Methodist Church. Both © Jack Storey. St. Brigid (R.C.). H 839 613. © Gerard Close.
Kilmacshaglan, County Sligo, Our Lady of Eternal Succour (R.C.). CoI Church. Both © Bill Henderson.
Kilmallie, Highland, the old parish church for an enormous parish, which was later sub-divided. © N. Argyll Extracts.
Kilmallock, Co. Limerick, SS Peter and Paul (R.C.). From an old postcard (dated 1915) in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Kilmartin, Argyll & Bute. © Bill McKenzie.
Kilmelford, Argyll & Bute, the parish church. © Martin Briscoe. Another view. © Les Horn.
Kilmeny, Argyll & Bute. © Martin Briscoe.
Kilmichael, Argyll & Bute, Kilmichael Glassary Church. © Martin Briscoe.
Kilmichael of Inverlussa, Argyll & Bute. © Martin Briscoe.
Kilmilkin, Galway, Holy Nativity (R.C.).
© Len Brankin.
Kilmonivaig, Highland, the Parish Church. Fort William and Kilmonivaig Free Church (no longer used). NN 192 834. Both © Martin Briscoe. Another view of the parish church. © Bill Henderson.
Kilmorack, Highland, the old parish church. © Martin Briscoe.
Kilmore, Argyll & Bute, the ruins of St. Bean, used up until 1876. Kilmore Kirk. Both © Martin Briscoe.
Kilmore, County Monaghan, the Parish Church. © Malcolm Totten.
Kilmore, Highland (Skye), Strath & Sleat Parish Church. Kilmore Old Church. Both © Martin Briscoe.
Kilmore, County Cavan, the cathedral, known as the Cathedral in the Country. Jack tells me that this is the burial place of Bishop Bedell, who first translated the Old Testament into Irish Gaelic. A tree he planted (in 1643) is still standing in the graveyard. © Jack Storey.
Kilmorich, Argyll & Bute, Church of Scotland. © Bill McKenzie.
Kilmory, Argyll & Bute, the ruins of St. Maelrubha's chapel. © Martin Briscoe.
Kilmory, NAyrs., - see Arran.
Kilmory Knap, ruined chapel. © Martin Briscoe.
Kilmuir (North Uist), Highland, Church of Scotland. Another view. Both © Carol Myers. Link.
Kilmuir Easter parish church (near Invergordon), Highland. © Martin Briscoe.
Kilmun, Argyll & Bute. © Les Horn.
Kilndown, Kent, Christ Church. 188 TQ 700 352. © Geoff Watt.
Kilninver, Argyll & Bute, the Parish Church. © Martin Briscoe.
Kilnsea, ERYorks., the former St. Helen, now a private residence. © James Murray.
Kilnwick, ERYorks., All Saints. © James Murray.
Kilnwick Percy, ERYorks., St. Helen. From an old postcard in Geoff Watts' Collection.
Kilrea, Co. Derry, the 2nd Kilrea Presbyterian Church. C 923 125. 1st Presbyterian Church. C 925 123. Baptist Church. C 920 125. All © Gerard Close.
Kilrush, Co. Clare, St. Senan (R.C.). From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's collection. Link.
Kilsby,  Nhants., St. Faith. © Aidan Thomson.
Kilskeery, Co. Tyrone, Church of Ireland. The date 1790 is inscribed over the door. H 301 550. © Gerard Close.
Kiltamagh, County Mayo, St. Joseph. (R.C.). © Bill Henderson.
Kiltarlity, Highland, the parish church. © Martin Briscoe.
Kiltealy, Co. Wexford, St. Patrick. © Liam Murphy.
Kilternan, Co. Dublin, Our Lady of the Wayside (R.C.). Dating from 1929, its design was based on those seen by its first parish priest in North America and Northern Europe. O 204 221. © Gerard Close.
Kilton, Somerset. © Maggie Exon.
Kimbolton, Cambs., St. Andrew. Previously in the "Unknown" section, Jeff Holmes had been looking for help in identifying a church from un-labelled photos of 25 years or so ago. He's managed to solve this one himself - it's St. Andrew at Kimbolton, in Cambridgeshire. © Jeff Holmes. Another view. The beautiful Tiffany window, and a detail from the painted medieval screen. All © Janice Tostevin. An old postcard view, from Reg Dosell's collection. Link.
Kimcote, Leics., All Saints. © Aidan Thomson.
Kimpton, Hants., St. Peter and St. Paul. © Les Needham. Link.
Kimpton, Herts., St. Peter & St. Paul. © Bill McKenzie.
Kincardine, Highland, Parish Church. © Bill Henderson.
Kincraig, Highland.
Kingairloch, Highland. Originally a mission church of Lismore and Appin Parish, it became the parish church of the later united Ardgour and Kingairloch parish. © N. Argyll Extracts.
King's Bromley, Staffs., All Saints. © Bruce Read.
King's Heath, WMids., All Saints. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. Link.
King's Meaburn, Cumb., Methodist Chapel. 91 NG 621 212. © Philip Kapp.
King's Walden, Herts., St. Mary. © Bill McKenzie. Link.
Kingsbury, Glon., Holy Innocents. TQ 208 885. © Michael Bourne.
Kingsclere, Hants., St. Mary the Virgin. SU 525 586. Link. Methodist Church. SU 526 586. Link. Both © Roy Graham.
Kingsdon, Somerset, All Saints. Interior view. Both © Carole Sarvis.
Kingsley, Staffs., St. Werburgh. Another view. Interior view. SK 013 469. All © Mike Berrell.
Kingsley Holt, Staffs., Methodist Church. Interior view. SK 020 463. Both © Mike Berrell.
Kingsmills, Co. Tyrone, Gospel Hall. H 869 755. © Gerard Close.
Kingsnorth, Kent, the former Pentecostal Church (since 1969), and previously a Bible Christian Chapel, now a private residence. 189 TR 002 394. St. Michael and All Angels. 189 TR 006 393. Link. Both © Geoff Watt.
Kingston, Dorset, St. James. © Bill McKenzie.
Kingston, Kent, St. Giles. 179 TR 197 513. © Dave Westrap. Link1. Link2.
Kingston Lacy, Dorset, St. Stephen. © Bill McKenzie.
Kingston on Soar, Notts., St. Winifred. SK 501 277. © Michael Bourne. Link.
Kingston Seymore, Somerset, All Saints. © Bob Feltham.
Kingswinford, WMids., St. Mary. © Dorothy Turley. Church of Ascension. Interior view. Both © Aidan Thomson.
Kington, Worcs., St. James. © Mark Summers.
Kingussie, Highland.
King's Cliffe, Northants., All Saints and St. James. © Robin Peel.
King's Cross, GLon.
King's Lynn, Norfolk.
King's Moor, Pembs., Christian Centre (formerly Primitive Methodist Chapel). SN 125 066. © Mike Berrell.
King's Norton, Leics., St. John the Baptist. © George Weston.
King's Ripton, Cambs., St. Peter. © Jim Rushton. Link.
King's Sutton, Nhants., dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul. A most imposing building with a splendid spire. © Steve Bulman. 151 SP 498 361.
Kingsdown, Kent, St. John the Evangelist. 179 TR 377 485. © Geoff Watt.
Kingsley, Cheshire, St. John the Evangelist. SJ 547 751. Blakelees Methodist Church. SJ 542 750. Hurst Methodist Church. SJ 553 746. All © Bruce Read.
Kingswood, Gloucs., Holy Trinity. Link. Our Lady of Lourdes (R.C.). Both © Phil Draper.
Kinloch, P&K., the Kirk. © Gill Gaiser.
Kinloch Laggan, Highland, St. Kenneth of Aghabo - an ivy-clad ruin. NN 535 897. © Martin Briscoe.
Kinlochleven, Highland.
Kinlochmoidart, Highland, St. Finnan (Episcopal). © Martin Briscoe.
Kinlough, Co. Leitrim, St. Aiden (R.C.). G 814 555. Church of Ireland. G 814 556. Both © Gerard Close.
Kinmel Bay, Conwy, Kinmel Bay Church. SH 990 800. © Mike Berrell.
Kinnell, Angus, now derelict. © Derek Robertson.
Kinross, Perth & Kinross, Church of Scotland. Link. St. Paul (Episcopal). Link. Church Centre. Can you advise its previous denomination? All © Bill Henderson.
Kinsale, Co. Cork.
Kinsley, WYorks., Our Lady of Graces (R.C.). © Bill Henderson.
Kintail, Highland, (near Shiel Bridge), Free Church. © Martin Briscoe.
Kinwarton, Warks., St. Mary. Interior view. Both © Aidan Thomson. Link.
Kippax, WYorks., St. Mary. © Bill Henderson.
Kippington, Kent, St. Mary. 188 TQ 552 546. © Geoff Watt. Link.
Kirby Bellars, Leics., St. Peter. © Graeme Harvey.
Kirby Hill, NYorks., St. Peter and St. Felix. Interior view. Both © Alan Blacklock.
Kirby Malham, NYorks., St. Michael the Archangel. 98 SD 895 610. © Philip Kapp. Link.
Kirby Grindalythe, NYorks., St. Andrew. © James Murray.
Kirby Misperton, NYorks., St. Lawrence. © Alan Craxford.
Kirby Muxloe, Leics., St. Bartholomew. © Mick Foreman. Link.
Kirby Underdale, ERYorks., All Saints. © James Murray.
Kirbymoorside, NYorks., All Saints. © Bill McKenzie. Another view. © Bill Henderson. Interior view. © Alan Blacklock.
Kirk Bramwith, SYorks., St. Mary. © Bill Henderson.
Kirk Deighton, NYorks., All Saints. © Bill Henderson.
Kirk Hammerton, NYorks., St. John the Baptist. Methodist Church. Both © Bill Henderson.
Kirk Merrington, County Durham, St. John the Evangelist. © Bill McKenzie.
Kirk Sandall, SYorks., Church of the Good Shepherd. © Graeme Harvey.
Kirk Taing, Orkney (on Burray), the Old Parish Church. ND 491 964. © Martin Briscoe.
Kirk Yetholm, Borders, the Parish Church. © Bill McKenzie. Link.
Kirkandrews-Upon-Esk, Cumb.. Dedicated to St. Andrew. © Steve Bulman. 85 NY 391 720. Link.
Kirkbampton, Cumb., St. Peter. © Steve Bulman. 85 NY 305 565. Link.
Kirkbean, D&G., the Parish Church. 84 NX 980 592. © Steve Bulman.
Kirkbride, Cumb., St. Bride. 85 NY 230 573. Wesleyan Chapel. Both © Steve Bulman.  Link.
Kirkburn, ERYorks., St. Mary. © Bill Henderson.
Kirkburton, WYorks., All Hallows. © Bill Henderson. Another view. © Steven Hill.
Kirkby, NYorks., St. Augustine. © Bill Henderson.
Kirkby Fleetham, NYorks., St. Mary. © Bill Henderson.
Kirkby Knowle, NYorks., St. Wilfred. © Bill Henderson. Link.
Kirkby la Thorpe, Lincs., St. Denys (or Denis). © Dave Hitchborne. Link.
Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumb.
Kirkby Malzeard, NYorks., St. Andrew. © Bill Henderson.
Kirkby-on-Bain, Lincs., St. Mary. © Dave Hitchborne.
Kirkby Overblow, NYorks., All Saints. © Bill Henderson.
Kirkby Stephen, Cumb.
Kirkby Wharfe, NYorks., St. John the Baptist. © Bill Henderson.
Kirkby Wiske, NYorks., St. John the Baptist. © Bill Henderson.
Kirkcambeck, Cumb., St. Kentigern. © Steve Bulman. 86 NY 534 689. Link.
Kirkcudbright, D&G.
Kirkdale, NYorks., St. Gregory's Minster, is essentially late Saxon. © Bill Henderson.
Kirkella, ERYorks., St. Andrew. Interior view. Both © James Murray. Link.
Kirkham, Lancs.
Kirkham, NYorks., the ruins of Kirkham Priory. The Gatehouse. Both © James Murray. Link.
Kirkheaton, WYorks., St. John the Baptist. Mostly re-built following a fire in 1886, the tower and north chapel are all that remains from the 15th century building. © Stan Walker. Link. Methodist & URC. © Bill Henderson.
Kirkhill, Highland. Wardlaw Mausoleum, the old Kirkhill church. Both © Martin Briscoe.
Kirkhouse, Orkney, (on South Ronaldsay), St. Peter. ND 471 909. © Martin Briscoe.
Kirkland, Cumb., St. Lawrence. © Les Strong. 89 NY 073 179. Link. Kirkland Mission. © Malcolm Minshaw.
Kirkland, D&G., Glencairn Parish Church. which dates from 1836-7. 78 NX 809 904. © Dave Westrap. Link.
Kirklevington, Co. Durham, St. Martin. © Bill Henderson.
Kirklington, NYorks., St Michael. © Paul Brown. 99 SE 319 811.
Kirklinton, Cumb., St. Cuthbert, of ancient foundation, but largely of the rebuilding of 1845. © Steve Bulman. 85 NY 433 670.
Kirkmichael, Highland, St. Michael (ruinous). NH 706 659. © Martin Briscoe.
Kirknewton, Nthumb., St. Gregory the Great. © Sally Funk.
Kirkoswald, Cumb., St. Oswald. © Steve Bulman. 86 NY 555 409. Link.
Kirkton, Argyll & Bute, the ruins of Kirkton Chapel, on the Craignish Peninsula. Interior view. Ancient tombstones (from circa 800 A.D.). All © Peter Amsden. Link.
Kirkton, Highland, (near Kyle of Lochalsh). © Martin Briscoe.
Kirkwall, Orkney.
Kirk Smeaton, NYorks., St. Peter. © Bill Henderson.
Kirton-in-Holland, Lincs., St. Peter & St. Paul. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. Link.
Kirton-in-Lindsey, Lincs., St. Andrew. © Dave Hitchborne.
Kislingbury, Nhants., St. Luke. SP 697 596. © Michael Bourne.

Knappagh (near Killylea), County Armagh, Presbyterian Church. © Jack Storey.
Knaptoft, Leics., the ruins of the church. George tells me that services are still held here monthly during the summer. A plaque giving a brief history. Both © George Weston.
Knapton, Norfolk, St. Peter & St. Paul. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. Link.
Knapwell, Cambs., All Saints. © Jim Rushton. Link.
Knaresborough, NYorks.
Knarsdale, Nthumb., St. Jude. © Martin Briscoe. Another view. © Glenn Parker.
Knebworth, Herts., St. Martin. © Bill McKenzie. St. Mary, at Knebworth House. . TL 231 210.
© Thomas Curtis. Link.
Knights Enham, Hampshire, St. Michael and All Angels. © Frank Riddle at http://hampshirecam.co.uk.
Knipton, Leics., All Saints. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. Previously in the "Unknown" section, many thanks to Aidan Thomson for identifying this as All Saints, Knipton. This photo confirms the identification.
Kniveton, Derbyshire, St. Michael. Another view. Both © James Murray. Link.
Knock, County Mayo, the Roman Catholic Basilica. St. Joseph at the Shrine. (R.C.). Both © Bill Henderson. Just visible behind St. Joseph is the old church still in use. © Graeme Harvey.
Knockando, Moray, the Knockando, Elchies, and Archiestown Parish Church. © Murray Lynn. Link.
Knockbain, Highland. © Martin Briscoe.
Knockbreda, Belfast, Anglican. © Jack Storey.
Knockconny, Co. Tyrone, Baptist Church, dates from 1961. © Gerard Close.
Knocknarea, County Sligo, Our Lady Star of the Sea (R.C.). © Bill Henderson.
Knottingley, WYorks.
Knowbury, Shropshire, St. Paul. Interior view. Both © Aidan Thomson.
Knowle, WMids., St. John the Baptist. Link. U.R.C. Both © Mark Turbott.
Knowle Green, Lancs., Congregational Church. 103 SD 637 381. A converted chapel near Knowle Green on Gallows Lane, at 103 SD 663 374. Both © Philip Kapp.
Knowlton ruined church, Dorset. © Bill McKenzie.
Knowlton, Kent, St. Clement. 179 TR 282 534. © Geoff Watt. Link.
Knutsford, Chesh.

Kyle of Lochalsh, Highland.
Kyleakin, Highland, Church of Scotland. Free Church. Both © Martin Briscoe.

 

 
 

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