Historic churches · Scottish Islands
Ollaberry Church and Churchyard with Monument, Ollaberry
Ollaberry Church and Churchyard with Monument, Ollaberry — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Ollaberry Church and Churchyard with Monument, Ollaberry is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-islands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB18687). 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 18/10/1977 Local Authority Shetland Islands Planning Authority Shetland Islands Parish Northmaven NGR HU 36683 80556 Coordinates 436683, 1180556 — John Forbes, sculptor, 1754. Large classical monument in form of aedicule built against harl-pointed random rubble wall comprising steeply pedimented entablature and engaged, ball-finialled, Corinthian- like columns framing slab with 2 armorial panels and inscription reading: INTERRED BELOW THIS MONUMENT WE FIND OUR VIRTUOUS CHILDREN AS THEY'RE HERE DESI(GNED?) IN BLOOM OF YOUTH CUTT OF THIS EARTH FREED FROM THE FORCES OF A CORRUPT AGE Monument is signed 'John Forbes fecit 1754'. — The rubble wall to the rear may have been part of the old Ollaberry Kirk which was replaced by the present building circa 1865.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ollaberry Church and Churchyard with Monument is located in Ollaberry on the Scottish Islands. It is a category B listed building, notable for its historical significance and architectural features.
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- Coordinates
- 60.5070, -1.3339
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9SA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q17852748 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ollaberry Church and Churchyard with Monument, Ollaberry?
- Ollaberry Church and Churchyard with Monument, Ollaberry is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9SA).
- Is Ollaberry Church and Churchyard with Monument, Ollaberry a listed building?
- Ollaberry Church and Churchyard with Monument, Ollaberry is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Ollaberry Church and Churchyard with Monument, Ollaberry free to visit?
- Yes, Ollaberry Church and Churchyard with Monument, Ollaberry is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ollaberry Church and Churchyard with Monument, Ollaberry?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9SA. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.