Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Forfar Parish Church, East High Street, Forfar
In or near Douglastown.
Forfar Parish Church, East High Street, Forfar — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Forfar Parish Church, East High Street, Forfar is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB31479). 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 11/06/1971 Local Authority Angus Planning Authority Angus Burgh Forfar NGR NO 45722 50612 Coordinates 345722, 750612 — Samuel Bell 1790-1, originally plain gothick rectangle with 4-window S. flank, coursed rubble; ashlar classic W. spire 150' high with Roman doric pedimented doorpiece and gothick openings at upper levels executed by Patrick Brown from Bell's design, 1813-14. Additions and alterations James Brewster 1836 and again John Carver 1881, N. aisle added, S. windows traceried. 1656 Gerhart Meyer Bell.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Forfar Parish Church is located on East High Street in Forfar, within the Scottish Highlands. It is a category B listed building, notable for its architectural significance and historical value.
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- Coordinates
- 56.6442, -2.8867
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD8 1BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Phone
- +44 1307476482
Sources
- wikidata: Q17775255 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Forfar Parish Church, East High Street, Forfar?
- Forfar Parish Church, East High Street, Forfar is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD8 1BB).
- What is Forfar Parish Church, East High Street, Forfar?
- Forfar Parish Church, East High Street, Forfar — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Forfar Parish Church, East High Street, Forfar?
- Drivers can use postcode DD8 1BB.
- Is Forfar Parish Church, East High Street, Forfar a listed building?
- Forfar Parish Church, East High Street, Forfar is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Forfar Parish Church, East High Street, Forfar free to visit?
- Yes, Forfar Parish Church, East High Street, Forfar is free to enter.
- How do I get to Forfar Parish Church, East High Street, Forfar?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DD8 1BB. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency.