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in the 16th century. The oldest part of the present church is the 15th century tower, with the body of the building rebuilt in 1807–08 (re-using the original stones as building rubble).
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The village is a conservation area has many well-preserved houses in the local vernacular style, with
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700?) which stands to the west of the village, possibly marking an ancient area of sanctity.
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The village was formerly Upper Kilrenny, until nearby Lower Kilrenny changed its name to
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or Itharnan, an early churchman who 'died among the Picts' in 669 according to the
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Kilrenny is located in Scotland
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UK
Scotland
56°14′N 2°41′W / 56.233°N 2.683°W / 56.233; -2.683

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East Neuk
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Etharnan
Annals of Ulster
carved stone
marigold
Cellardyke

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