Historic churches · Scottish Islands
Carinish Parish Church, North Uist
In or near Balivanich.
Carinish Parish Church, North Uist — 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
Carinish Parish Church, North Uist is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB17588). 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 15/01/1980 Supplementary Information Updated 28/10/2004 Local Authority Na h-Eileanan Siar Planning Authority Na h-Eileanan Siar Parish North Uist NGR NF 81994 60416 Coordinates 81994, 860416 — Probably built circa 1830. Rectangular-plan 3-bay plain church. Coursed, roughly-squared rubble and dressings. Round-headed windows with latticed glazing pattern, 2 lights in north gable; gabled, rendered porch on south gable. Slate roof. Interior; central, long communion table retained (a rarity), with 2 panelled pews enclosing it; polygonal pulpit, steps with ornamental wrought and cast-iron balustrade. — Ecclesiastical building in use as such. The central communion table is an unusual survival. Upgraded from category C(s) to B 28.10.04 after re-evaluation of the interior and rare communion table.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Carinish Parish Church is located in North Uist, within the Scottish Highlands. This building is designated as a category B listed structure, recognising its architectural and historic significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5218, -7.3141
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS6 5EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Sources
- wikidata: Q17853609 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carinish Parish Church, North Uist?
- Carinish Parish Church, North Uist is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS6 5EH).
- What is Carinish Parish Church, North Uist?
- Carinish Parish Church, North Uist — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Carinish Parish Church, North Uist?
- Drivers can use postcode HS6 5EH.
- Is Carinish Parish Church, North Uist a listed building?
- Carinish Parish Church, North Uist is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Carinish Parish Church, North Uist free to visit?
- Yes, Carinish Parish Church, North Uist is free to enter.
- How do I get to Carinish Parish Church, North Uist?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS6 5EH. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.