Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Auchenblae Parish Church
In or near Auchenblae.
Auchenblae Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Laurencekirk · 6.7 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
Auchenblae Parish Church is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the nearest railway station being Laurencekirk, which is 6.7 km away. The postcode for the church is AB30 1WQ, and entry is free.
About
Auchenblae Parish Church is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB10691). 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 18/08/1972 Local Authority Aberdeenshire Planning Authority Aberdeenshire Parish Fordoun NGR NO 72605 78448 Coordinates 372605, 778448 — John Smith 1827-29. Neo-perpendicular, rectangular 5-bay plan with 93' high tower at west gable. Tower 3 tall stages with stepped diagonal buttresses, arcaded parapet, centre and angle crocketted pinnacles, 4-centre arch doorpiece lowest stage, traceried windows with hoodmoulded clock faces over at 2nd stage, tall 4 centre arched belfry openings with wood Y tracery and ogee hoodmould top transomed 4-centre arched windows with Y tracery, stepped angle buttresses with pinnacles, similar buttressed and pinnacled treatment of flanks. Horseshoe galleried interior.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Auchenblae Parish Church is located in the Scottish Highlands. It is a category B listed building, recognised for its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.8966, -2.4513
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB30 1WQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Laurencekirk — 6.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17779539 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Auchenblae Parish Church?
- Auchenblae Parish Church is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB30 1WQ).
- What is Auchenblae Parish Church?
- Auchenblae Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Auchenblae Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Laurencekirk, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB30 1WQ.
- Is Auchenblae Parish Church a listed building?
- Auchenblae Parish Church is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Auchenblae Parish Church free to visit?
- Yes, Auchenblae Parish Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Auchenblae Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Laurencekirk, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB30 1WQ.