Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Parish Church, Tarbert, Harris
Parish Church, Tarbert, Harris — 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
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Parish Church, Tarbert, Harris is a category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB12864). 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 05/10/1971 Local Authority Na h-Eileanan Siar Planning Authority Na h-Eileanan Siar Parish Harris NGR NG 15929 99820 Coordinates 115929, 899820 — Said to date from 1862, but may incorporate the missionary church described in 1839 as "granted ... by the late proprietor, A N MacLeod" (NSA, p158). T-plan church, close to shore above Loch Tarbert; harled, with slate roof, modern glazing. Body of church is deep on plan, segmental-arched windows, belfry over west gable; jamb is on north flank, flat-lintelled openings and main entrance. Gabled vestry central on south flank, behind pulpit, and set close to shore above Loch Tarbert. Interior: gallery in all 3 arms of the church, with splayed links at the angles; supported on simplified (timber) Doric columns. Centre mast-like roof support, bell-shaped at top. — Ecclesiastical building in use as such. Included for historic interest and furnishings.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Parish Church in Tarbert, Harris, is a church located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.8970, -6.7961
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS3 3DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
- Official site
- www.kildacruises.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q56619572 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Parish Church, Tarbert, Harris?
- Parish Church, Tarbert, Harris is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS3 3DF).
- Is Parish Church, Tarbert, Harris a listed building?
- Parish Church, Tarbert, Harris is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Parish Church, Tarbert, Harris free to visit?
- Yes, Parish Church, Tarbert, Harris is free to enter.
- How do I get to Parish Church, Tarbert, Harris?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS3 3DF. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.