Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Saint Congan's Church, Turriff
Saint Congan's Church, Turriff — category A 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
Saint Congan's Church, Turriff is a category A listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB42163). 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 A Date Added 16/04/1971 Local Authority Aberdeenshire Planning Authority Aberdeenshire Burgh Turriff NGR NJ 72231 49831 Coordinates 372231, 849831 — Ruin of E. end of long rectangular church; mediaeval walls, red rubble, rich 1636 double bellcote with double pendant arches, ogce top; several notable wall monuments, one 1580, 2 17th century. Short section at E. end roofed. 10-head sculptured stone (Earl and Countess of Buchan etc.) from Hospital of Turriff inserted in E. gable; 1556 bell; 1797 clock brought from Carnousie 1828. — The O.S.A. describes it as '120 feet by 18. The East end of it including the quire Chancel and vestry bears some marks of antiquity and was formerly divided from the rest of the building by a row of ballisters.'
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Saint Congan's Church is a category A listed building located in Turriff, in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical importance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5378, -2.4655
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB53 4SJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
Sources
- wikidata: Q17569417 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Saint Congan's Church, Turriff?
- Saint Congan's Church, Turriff is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB53 4SJ).
- Is Saint Congan's Church, Turriff a listed building?
- Saint Congan's Church, Turriff is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Saint Congan's Church, Turriff free to visit?
- Yes, Saint Congan's Church, Turriff is free to enter.
- How do I get to Saint Congan's Church, Turriff?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB53 4SJ. It sits within the Gordon and Buchan parliamentary constituency.