Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Griminish Parish Church, Benbecula
Griminish Parish Church, Benbecula — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Griminish Parish Church, Benbecula is a category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB18753). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category C Date Added 24/04/1985 Local Authority Na h-Eileanan Siar Planning Authority Na h-Eileanan Siar Parish South Uist NGR NF 80050 51919 Coordinates 80050, 851919 — Dated 1886. Church and manse, on a slight eminence, and facing south. Rubble-built, church south gable harled; all whitewashed. CHURCH: rectangular-plan, 3-bays, gabled porch to south, vestry to north and modern hall beyond; square-headed openings, tall windows with small panes; stacks set back over angles at south, carbelled apex belfry above datestone. Slate roof. Interior: 4-sided pulpit with panelled front, steps to west, shaped back board. MANSE: single storey with attic, 3 bays, central lean-to porch, gabled wall-head dormers, small-paned windows, end stacks, tile roof; low rear wing.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Griminish Parish Church is located in Benbecula, within the Scottish Highlands. It is a category C listed building, notable for its architectural significance and historical value.
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- Coordinates
- 57.4444, -7.3353
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS7 5QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Sources
- wikidata: Q56623716 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Griminish Parish Church, Benbecula?
- Griminish Parish Church, Benbecula is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS7 5QB).
- Is Griminish Parish Church, Benbecula a listed building?
- Griminish Parish Church, Benbecula is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Griminish Parish Church, Benbecula free to visit?
- Yes, Griminish Parish Church, Benbecula is free to enter.
- How do I get to Griminish Parish Church, Benbecula?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS7 5QB. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.