Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Fettercairn Parish Church
In or near Edzell.
Fettercairn 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
- Laurencekirk · 6.8 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
Fettercairn Parish Church is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the nearest railway station being Laurencekirk, which is 6.8 km away. The postcode for the church is AB30 1YU, and entry is free.
About
Fettercairn Parish Church is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB9509). 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 18/08/1972 Local Authority Aberdeenshire Planning Authority Aberdeenshire Parish Fettercairn NGR NO 65110 73521 Coordinates 365110, 773521 — Originally plain rectangle of 1804 with 4 Gothic windows on south-east flank. North-west transeptal aisle, slim tower and spire added at centre of south west gable, John Henderson (Edinburgh) 1838, pinnacles removed after storm and other damage 1879. Red rubble, white sandstone dressings, simple belfry lancets with gables over, plain octagonal spire. Recast G P K Young (Perth) 1924-25, broad sanctuary added to north east gable, simple chamfered chancel arch and flanking side arches, Y-tracery, hammer-beam roof and refurnishing. Approximately oval churchyard with Fasque, Balmain and Arnhall burial enclosures, good 17th and 18th century memorials. East part of churchyard wall rebuilt Walker and Duncan 1900.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fettercairn Parish Church is located in the Scottish Highlands. It is a category B listed building, recognised for its architectural and historic significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.8518, -2.5737
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB30 1YU
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Laurencekirk — 6.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17778844 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fettercairn Parish Church?
- Fettercairn Parish Church is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB30 1YU).
- What is Fettercairn Parish Church?
- Fettercairn Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fettercairn Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Laurencekirk, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB30 1YU.
- Is Fettercairn Parish Church a listed building?
- Fettercairn Parish Church is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Fettercairn Parish Church free to visit?
- Yes, Fettercairn Parish Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fettercairn Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Laurencekirk, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB30 1YU.