Ayrshire
The Norman church in Symington is amongst the oldest in Scotland and certainly one of the most beautiful. The church was founded in 1160AD by Symon Loccard, a local landowner. It is understood that the village and parish derived its name (originally "Symonstown") from him. What are thought to be his re-intered bones along with the ashes of the late Rev. John Gage Boyd are buried in the chancel and the positions marked by two simple crosses on the stone floor.
Above the entrance is a stained glass window depicting "The Risen and Glorified Lord". This is one of a number of truly beautiful stained glass windows in the church, the work of Dr. Douglas Strachan. Underneath the three Norman arches in the East wall are a series of three stained glass windows, which depict "The Nativity", "The Crucifixion" and "The Ascension". In the sill of a window depicting "The Last Supper" we can see the "Piscina Stone". Through this basin, wine from a Communion Service would be poured back to the earth from which it came. The surrounding Kirkyard contains graves and slabs dating from the 17th Century.
For Doors Open Days the church and graveyard will be open and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions.
Facilities
Additional Access Information
Accessible entrance via Main Street.
Ground floor wheelchair accessible.
Gallery
