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Some information on the church and the village
Kilconquhar - pronounced locally as Kinneuchar has been a winner
of various national 'best kept village' awards.
The name Kilconquhar could mean the church of St. Conacher, derived
from Kil (Gaelic) which means church, and Conacher, even if nothing
is known of any saint by that name.
Women accused of being witches used to be thrown in Kilconquhar
Loch, if not drowned, this was proof they were witches and then
they were burned.
The spot where the church stands is thought to have been a Druidical
place of worship and a burial ground long before the time of Christianity.
The celebration of the 750th Anniversary of Kilconquhar Church
was held on Sunday 18th July 1993.
The regular bird life at the loch is further enchanced by the
seasonal visitations from afar and attracts many bird watchers
and photographers to this quiet spot.
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