Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Drumblade Parish Church
In or near Brideswell.
Drumblade 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
- Huntly · 5.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Drumblade Parish Church, the nearest railway station is Huntly, which is 5.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is AB54 6ER, and entry to the church is free.
About
Drumblade Parish Church is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB2971). 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 16/04/1971 Local Authority Aberdeenshire Planning Authority Aberdeenshire Parish Drumblade NGR NJ 58819 40264 Coordinates 358819, 840264 — 1773 (retaining bellcote of 1641) renovated 1829: interior since recast but original pulpit and gallery front retained. Plain harled rectangle with S. flank of 5 windows checked for shutters, small piend roofed W. porch, bellcote with panelled pilasters and 5 pinnacles. Small W. gallery, mural tablets to Maurice George Bisset of Lessendrum + 1821 and William Bisset, Lord Bishop of Raphoe + 1834 with cushion and mitre. Reglazed 1900. — Ecclesiastical building in use as such. The Free Church (probably James Henderson, similar to Kemnay Parish) is in ruins.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Drumblade Parish Church is located in the Scottish Highlands. This building is designated as a category B listed structure, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.4508, -2.6879
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB54 6ER
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Nearest railway station
- Huntly — 5.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17777793 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drumblade Parish Church?
- Drumblade Parish Church is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB54 6ER).
- What is Drumblade Parish Church?
- Drumblade Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Drumblade Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Huntly, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB54 6ER.
- Is Drumblade Parish Church a listed building?
- Drumblade Parish Church is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Drumblade Parish Church free to visit?
- Yes, Drumblade Parish Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Drumblade Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Huntly, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB54 6ER.