Kilwinning Abbey Tower Heritage Centre

The Heritage Centre is located in the clock tower which dates from 1816 and lies in the grounds of the 12th century Tironensian Benedictine Abbey. The Tower is owned and maintained by North Ayrshire Council, and staffed by volunteer members of Kilwinning Heritage who lead guided tours of the Tower.

Kilwinning

Visitor info

Opening hours

Open Saturdays from mid May - mid Sep. Please visit the website for details

Address

Main Street, Kilwinning, Ayrshire, KA13 6EG

Admission

Free

Contact details

Email: hello@kilwinningheritage.org.uk

Website: https://www.kilwinningheritage.org.uk/

Accessibility

Wheelchair access to the ground floor only. Access to top of tower is up 143 steep winding stairs over three floors.

Objects

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Kilwinning Market Cross
This wooden cross used to sit on top of Kilwinning’s medieval stone market cross which can be found
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Kilwinning Abbey Gargoyle
The gargoyle was carved by sculptors working at the Tironensian Abbey of Kilwinning, constructed dur
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The Ancient Society of Kilwinning Archers' Medal for the 1857 Papingo Shoot
This medal is from John Crichton who became the Captain General of the Ancient Society of Kilwinning
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Wooden Arrows
These wooden arrows were the kind used by the Ancient Society of Kilwinning Archers. If visiting the
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Papingo (1)
This painted wooden pigeon is known as a papingo. On a yearly basis since 1483 a papingo shooting co
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Papingo
This painted wooden pigeon is known as a papingo. On a yearly basis since 1483 a papingo shooting co
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The Ancient Society of Kilwinning Archers' Bonnet
The Ancient Society of Kilwinning Archers organise the Papingo Shoot which has been taking place at

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