Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Elgin High Church, South Street, Elgin
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Elgin High Church, South Street, Elgin — 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
- Elgin · 0.6 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Elgin High Church, you can take a train to Elgin railway station, which is 0.6 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Elgin High Church, South Street, Elgin is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB30890). 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 20/08/1981 Local Authority Moray Planning Authority Moray Burgh Elgin NGR NJ 21540 62682 Coordinates 321540, 862682 — 1843. Large rectangular church orientated N/S with advanced bays to N and S gables. Coursed rubble, ashlar dressings. Romanesque entrance on return wall northern projection; triple round-arched, shafted lancets to N gable, clasping buttresses and pinnacles (2 truncated). 5 simple round-headed lancets to W flank; moulded string course and parapet coping; lattice glazing; slate roof. Original galleried interior and fittings. Church Hall to rear: A and W Reid and Wittet, 1903-4. Tooled ashlar with rubble flanks and frontage to South Guildry Street. — Ecclesiastical building in use as such. Originally Elgin Free Church, later Elgin High Free Church, later Elgin High United Free Church. Built in 3 months. Corner site with North Guildry Street. Former Item 202 (1981 Revised List).
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Elgin High Church, located on South Street in Elgin, is a notable church in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6472, -3.3161
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- IV30 1JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Nearest railway station
- Elgin — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17825460 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Elgin High Church, South Street, Elgin?
- Elgin High Church, South Street, Elgin is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV30 1JG).
- What is Elgin High Church, South Street, Elgin?
- Elgin High Church, South Street, Elgin — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Elgin High Church, South Street, Elgin?
- The nearest railway station is Elgin, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV30 1JG.
- Is Elgin High Church, South Street, Elgin a listed building?
- Elgin High Church, South Street, Elgin is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Elgin High Church, South Street, Elgin free to visit?
- Yes, Elgin High Church, South Street, Elgin is free to enter.
- How do I get to Elgin High Church, South Street, Elgin?
- The nearest railway station is Elgin, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV30 1JG.