Lumphinnans

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Lumphinnans
Fife
Location
Grid reference: NT173927
Location: 56°7’12"N, 3°19’52"W
Data
Postcode: KY4
Local Government
Council: Fife

Lumphinnans is a small, former mining village along the B981 road, from west to east between the towns of Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly, in central Fife.

The name 'Lumphinnans' is derived from the Gaelic lann, 'church', of (Saint) Fhìonain or Fillan, with early sources indicating both as possibilities.[1][2] The -s suffix denotes a division of the lands into northern and southern parts.[2]

Historically, the village had nearby collieries, an ironworks and a brickworks.[3]

Sport

  • Lumphinnans Sports Hub[4]
  • Bowling: Lumphinnans Bowling Club, founded in 1909
  • Football: Lumphinnans United A.F.C.
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