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Colmonell Church Windows

The windows of St Colmon Church, Colmonell

Stained Glass by Louis Davis

 

 


 

 
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Detail of the right hand light of the three lancets on the west wall of the Kirk, by Louis Davis, 1909-10. All the Works of the Lord. The sun, the moon and the stars, the birds of the air, the fruits of the earth, and a symbolic figure of Water, holding an Ark. In the background the Hill of Knockdolian, Craigneil Castle, and "the hanging woods and fair holms of Stinchar". Donated by Robert Finnie McEwen of Bardrochat.
 

 
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Detail of the central light of the three lancets on the west wall of the Kirk by Louis Davis, 1909-10. Praise, with the Ascent of the Blessed to Heaven accompanied by Banners of Music. Men, women and children, lay and religious, monarchs and saints, ascending to the City of God, "Jerusalem Ecce Ascendimus". This detail shows St Louis King of France and Robert Bruce, Earl of Carrick. Donated by Robert Finnie McEwen of Bardrochat.
 

 
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Detail of the right hand light of the three lancets on the west wall of the Kirk, by Louis Davis, 1909-10. Figures offering up praise, including a shepherd and his dog, schoolchildren representing the sons of the donor, and Saint Ninian. In the background, "a pure river, clear as crystal". Donated by Robert Finnie McEwen of Bardrochat.
 

 
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Detail of the right hand light of the three lancets on the west wall, by Louis Davis, 1909-10. All the works of the Lord: the sun, the moon and the stars, and the birds of the air. Knockdolian Hill is to be seen below the birds. Donated by Robert Finnie McEwen of Bardrochat.
 

 
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Detail of the Nativity Window on the north wall of the Kirk, by Louis Davis, 1909-10.
 

 
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The three light window by Louis Davis, 1909-10, on the west wall of the kirk. Donated by Robert Finnie McEwen of Bardrochat.
 

 
       
   
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