Historic churches · Scottish Islands
St Peter's Kirk, Sandwick
St Peter's Kirk, Sandwick — church in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
St Peter's Kirk, Sandwick is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Named after Saint Peter. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 59.0589°, -3.3364°.
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Heritage listing
Category A Date Added 09/12/1977 Supplementary Information Updated 01/06/1998 Local Authority Orkney Islands Planning Authority Orkney Islands Parish Sandwick NGR HY 23454 19874 Coordinates 323454, 1019874 — 1836. Plain oblong church. Harled. Slated roof. Gabled with, belfry. — In ecclesiastical use. On foundations of earlier church (1670/1767) Up-graded from B to A 1 June 1998.
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Place summary
St Peter's Kirk is a church located in Sandwick, on the Scottish Islands. It is designated as a category A listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0589, -3.3364
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3LS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q15129954 (CC0)
- commons: St Peter's Kirk, Sandwick - geograph.org.uk - 241969.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Peter's Kirk, Sandwick?
- St Peter's Kirk, Sandwick is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3LS).
- Is St Peter's Kirk, Sandwick a listed building?
- St Peter's Kirk, Sandwick is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is St Peter's Kirk, Sandwick free to visit?
- Yes, St Peter's Kirk, Sandwick is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Peter's Kirk, Sandwick?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3LS. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.