Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Stenscholl Parish Church, Staffin, Skye
Stenscholl Parish Church, Staffin, Skye — category B 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
Stenscholl Parish Church, Staffin, Skye is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB7249). 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 05/10/1971 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Kilmuir NGR NG 48919 67314 Coordinates 148919, 867314 — Thomas Telford, 1828. Repairs; William Laurie, 1856. Coursed rubble, tooled dressings, all white washed. T-plan church with 4-bay front elevation to north. 2 round headed centre windows, flanking round headed doors; gable and rear windows as front; 2-light Gothic, lattice pane glazing to all windows. Birdcage belfry to west gable apex; stone finial to east gable apex; slate roof. Interior: original pulpit and sounding board; plain pine pews. — Ecclesiastical building in use as such. Unusual orientation. Parliamentary Church", similar to Hallin (Duirinish) and Plockton (Lochalsh).
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Stenscholl Parish Church is located in Staffin, Skye, within the Scottish Highlands. This category B listed building is notable for its architectural significance and historical value.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6256, -6.2071
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV51 9JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Sources
- wikidata: Q17826367 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stenscholl Parish Church, Staffin, Skye?
- Stenscholl Parish Church, Staffin, Skye is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV51 9JU).
- Is Stenscholl Parish Church, Staffin, Skye a listed building?
- Stenscholl Parish Church, Staffin, Skye is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Stenscholl Parish Church, Staffin, Skye free to visit?
- Yes, Stenscholl Parish Church, Staffin, Skye is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stenscholl Parish Church, Staffin, Skye?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV51 9JU. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.