Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Episcopal Church of St John The Baptist and Burial Ground, Rothiemurchus
Episcopal Church of St John The Baptist and Burial Ground, Rothiemurchus — 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
- Aviemore · 1.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Episcopal Church of St John The Baptist and Burial Ground is located in Rothiemurchus, Scottish Highlands, with the postcode PH22 1QH. The nearest railway station is Aviemore, which is 1.2 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Episcopal Church of St John The Baptist and Burial Ground, Rothiemurchus is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB256). 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 05/10/1971 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Duthil And Rothiemurchus National Park Cairngorms NGR NH 90035 11158 Coordinates 290035, 811158 — J Ninian Comper, 1929-30. Simple aisleless cruciform church orientated E/W; harled with self-coloured painted rendered margins. Small vestry in NW re-entrant angle. Pointed headed entrance with plank door in centre W gable flanked by 1929 consecration stone; bartizan bellcote corbelled out at apex above. 4-bay flanks with pointed-headed windows with simple Y-tracery, similar fenestration to transepts and chancel; leaded glazing; slate roof. Interior: panelled dado to nave and transepts, filled with pews with carved shaped ends and slender balustraded rail backs; flat carved balusters to communion rails; scarlet damask baldachino. Burial ground; simple burial ground surrounds church. — Ecclesiastical building in use as such. Plaque inside church records that it is dedicated to memory of John Peter Grant of Rothiemurchus 1860-1927. Present building replaced 'iron church' erected in 1904. Though foundation stone for stone church laid in 1913, it was not built until 1929-30.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
The Episcopal Church of St John The Baptist and Burial Ground in Rothiemurchus is a historical site that offers visitors a glimpse into the area's ecclesiastical heritage. The church is set in a picturesque location, surrounded by beautiful landscapes, making it a peaceful spot for reflection and exploration.
Place summary
The Episcopal Church of St John The Baptist and Burial Ground is located in Rothiemurchus, in the Scottish Highlands (postcode PH22). This site is a category B listed building, reflecting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1780, -3.8206
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH22 1QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Nearest railway station
- Aviemore — 1.2 km
- Official site
- www.treezone.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17827680 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Episcopal Church of St John The Baptist and Burial Ground, Rothiemurchus?
- Episcopal Church of St John The Baptist and Burial Ground, Rothiemurchus is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH22 1QH).
- What is Episcopal Church of St John The Baptist and Burial Ground, Rothiemurchus?
- Episcopal Church of St John The Baptist and Burial Ground, Rothiemurchus — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Episcopal Church of St John The Baptist and Burial Ground, Rothiemurchus?
- The nearest railway station is Aviemore, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH22 1QH.
- Is Episcopal Church of St John The Baptist and Burial Ground, Rothiemurchus a listed building?
- Episcopal Church of St John The Baptist and Burial Ground, Rothiemurchus is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Episcopal Church of St John The Baptist and Burial Ground, Rothiemurchus free to visit?
- Yes, Episcopal Church of St John The Baptist and Burial Ground, Rothiemurchus is free to enter.
- How do I get to Episcopal Church of St John The Baptist and Burial Ground, Rothiemurchus?
- The nearest railway station is Aviemore, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH22 1QH.