Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Old Parish Church and Burial-Ground, Ruthven
Old Parish Church and Burial-Ground, Ruthven — category B 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
Old Parish Church and Burial-Ground, Ruthven is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB3015). 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 B Date Added 24/11/1972 Local Authority Aberdeenshire Planning Authority Aberdeenshire Parish Cairnie NGR NJ 50606 46904 Coordinates 350606, 846904 — Medieval ruin with 17th century belfry. Consists of W. gable end with belfry projecting from it and N. side wall with races containing recumbent effigy of knight. — Historical Interest Ruthven was added to Cairnie Parish in 1618. Ruthven Church fell into ruin c1685
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Old Parish Church and Burial-Ground is located in Ruthven, in the Scottish Highlands (postcode AB54). This site is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5096, -2.8260
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB54 4SR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
Sources
- wikidata: Q17776291 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Parish Church and Burial-Ground, Ruthven?
- Old Parish Church and Burial-Ground, Ruthven is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB54 4SR).
- Is Old Parish Church and Burial-Ground, Ruthven a listed building?
- Old Parish Church and Burial-Ground, Ruthven is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Old Parish Church and Burial-Ground, Ruthven free to visit?
- Yes, Old Parish Church and Burial-Ground, Ruthven is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Parish Church and Burial-Ground, Ruthven?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB54 4SR. It sits within the Gordon and Buchan parliamentary constituency.