Three 5th/6th century pillar stones, together with fragments of several 8th-12th century cross slabs and gravestones, are on display in the west porch of the church. The stone to two 'chief priests' (possibly bishops or abbots) Viventius and Mavorius, and another stone to Florentius, are the two earliest Christian monuments in Scotland.
Diocese of Galloway, deanery of Rhinns, the medieval parish was called Toskerton, but is now commonly known as Kirkmadrine. Described as an independent parsonage in Bagimond, the church belonged to Whithorn Priory at the Reformation, the vicar being held by a canon. The parish of Toskerton was united with Stoneykirk parish in 1618.
The modern church was built by Lady McTaggart Stewart of Ardwell in the late 19th century, styled on the 12th century church at Cruggleton. It stands on site of an earlier church, and incorporates some earlier masonry, most noticably in the east gable.
Kirkmadrine Church
5th century Viventius Stone
Kirkmadrine 12th century cross
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