Historic churches · Scottish Islands
South Church, Shapinsay
South Church, Shapinsay — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Anne Burgess — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
South Church, Shapinsay is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-islands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB18612). 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 24/12/1980 Local Authority Orkney Islands Planning Authority Orkney Islands Parish Shapinsay NGR HY 50264 16551 Coordinates 350264, 1016551 — 1822. Plain oblong church. Harled. Gabled, with belfry, Round headed windows. Slated roof. Interior recast 1876. — In ecclesiastical use. Replaced former Kirk (built in 1630) now demolished.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
South Church, Shapinsay, is a category B listed building located in the Scottish Islands. This church is notable for its architectural significance within the local community.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0331, -2.8683
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q17828237 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Church, Shapinsay?
- South Church, Shapinsay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2EA).
- Is South Church, Shapinsay a listed building?
- South Church, Shapinsay is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is South Church, Shapinsay free to visit?
- Yes, South Church, Shapinsay is free to enter.
- How do I get to South Church, Shapinsay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2EA. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.