Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Echt, Manse of Echt Parish Church, Glenecht
In or near Drumoak.
Echt, Manse of Echt Parish Church, Glenecht — 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
- Riverside Halt · 9.0 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Manse of Echt Parish Church in Echt, the nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, located 9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is AB32 7AB, and entry to the church is free.
About
Echt, Manse of Echt Parish Church, Glenecht is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB41). 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 Echt NGR NJ 73932 05359 Coordinates 373932, 805359 — 1805, rear addition William Smith 1855, dining room and drawing room altered John Smith II 1877. 2-storey and attic, 3-window ashlar granite front with canted dormers, rear part harled. Extensive offices. Gatepiers with tall ball finials. — Old churchyard adjoins. A few old stones none of special note; ruins of old church of Echt removed 1966.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Echt, Manse of Echt Parish Church is located in the Scottish Highlands. This building is designated as a category B listed structure, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1384, -2.4323
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB32 7AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt — 9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17778046 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Echt, Manse of Echt Parish Church, Glenecht?
- Echt, Manse of Echt Parish Church, Glenecht is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB32 7AB).
- What is Echt, Manse of Echt Parish Church, Glenecht?
- Echt, Manse of Echt Parish Church, Glenecht — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Echt, Manse of Echt Parish Church, Glenecht?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 9.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB32 7AB.
- Is Echt, Manse of Echt Parish Church, Glenecht a listed building?
- Echt, Manse of Echt Parish Church, Glenecht is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Echt, Manse of Echt Parish Church, Glenecht free to visit?
- Yes, Echt, Manse of Echt Parish Church, Glenecht is free to enter.
- How do I get to Echt, Manse of Echt Parish Church, Glenecht?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB32 7AB. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.