Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Strathpeffer Free Church of Scotland Church, Strathpeffer
Strathpeffer Free Church of Scotland Church, Strathpeffer — 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
Strathpeffer Free Church of Scotland Church, Strathpeffer is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB7858). 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 31/08/1983 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Fodderty NGR NH 48317 58306 Coordinates 248317, 858306 — W C Joass, 1886. 1st pointed Gothic. Bullfaced rubble, contrasting pale ashlar dressings. Rectangular, orientated north/south. Gabled south front with (west) tall square gabled tower with paired louvred lancets in upper stages and terminating with steep pyramidal roof. Pointed headed entrance in base with similar in (east) projecting wing. 3 lancets in ground floor of centre gabled bay with continuous row of 5 similar openings in gallery. Paired lancets in 4- bay buttressed flanks with projecting gabled transept at NE and NW lit by larger window with Y-tracery. North gable lit by large wheel window flanked by lancets; shaped vent in apex. Contrasting banded light and dark slate roof; tiled ridge. — Ecclesiastical building in use as such. Dominant position on hillside.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Strathpeffer Free Church of Scotland is located in Strathpeffer, in the Scottish Highlands. This church is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5892, -4.5391
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV14 9AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Official site
- www.highlandmuseumofchildhood.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17828053 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Strathpeffer Free Church of Scotland Church, Strathpeffer?
- Strathpeffer Free Church of Scotland Church, Strathpeffer is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV14 9AU).
- Is Strathpeffer Free Church of Scotland Church, Strathpeffer a listed building?
- Strathpeffer Free Church of Scotland Church, Strathpeffer is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Strathpeffer Free Church of Scotland Church, Strathpeffer free to visit?
- Yes, Strathpeffer Free Church of Scotland Church, Strathpeffer is free to enter.
- How do I get to Strathpeffer Free Church of Scotland Church, Strathpeffer?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV14 9AU. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.