Communion token, of Gaelic Parish Church, Greenock

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This communion token from the Gaelic Parish Church in Greenock dates from 1855.

This side of the token is inscribed 'GAELIC/PARISH CHURCH /GREENOCK/1855'.

Gaelic congregations were established in the Lowlands towards the end of the 18th century to meet the spiritual needs of the Highlanders who had moved to the cities.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-874-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.T1322
• Date: 1855
  
• Material: Square. Inscription: Obv. MID PARISH GREENOCK. / Rev.
  Token, communion
  
• Dimensions:
• What: Token, communion
  
• Subject:
• Who: Church of Scotland
  Greenock Church (Church of issue)
  
• Where: Scotland, Renfrewshire, Greenock
  
• Event:
• Description: Communion token of Greenock Church, undated, square
  
• References:
  • Kerr and Lockie, 640 
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