Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Free Church of Scotland Church, Lochcarron
In or near Achintee.
Free Church of Scotland Church, Lochcarron — 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
- Attadale · 3.0 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Free Church of Scotland Church in Lochcarron is located at postcode IV54 8YP. The nearest railway station is Attadale, which is 3 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Free Church of Scotland Church, Lochcarron is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB7259). 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 31/08/1983 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Lochcarron NGR NG 89428 39189 Coordinates 189428, 839189 — 1846. Alterations, Ross & Joass, 1859. T-plan church; harled. Projecting gabled wing in centre north elevation with wide centre doorway, double leaf plank door and round-headed fanlight with intersecting tracery, flanked by long, round-headed windows, 1 smaller above. Single round-headed windows light north elevation, and 4 similar symmetrically placed in south elevation All windows long, with thick centre wooden mullion, terminating in simple Y-tracery, with multi-pane glazing. Slate roof. Modern single storey lean-to extension to east and west gables. Interior; galleried interior, 5-sided gallery supported on cast-iron column with acanthus leaf decoration to capitals; original pulpit and fittings.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Free Church of Scotland Church is located in Lochcarron, within the Scottish Highlands. It is a category B listed building, recognised for its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3942, -5.5059
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV54 8YP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Attadale — 3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17827821 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Free Church of Scotland Church, Lochcarron?
- Free Church of Scotland Church, Lochcarron is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV54 8YP).
- What is Free Church of Scotland Church, Lochcarron?
- Free Church of Scotland Church, Lochcarron — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Free Church of Scotland Church, Lochcarron?
- The nearest railway station is Attadale, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV54 8YP.
- Is Free Church of Scotland Church, Lochcarron a listed building?
- Free Church of Scotland Church, Lochcarron is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Free Church of Scotland Church, Lochcarron free to visit?
- Yes, Free Church of Scotland Church, Lochcarron is free to enter.
- How do I get to Free Church of Scotland Church, Lochcarron?
- The nearest railway station is Attadale, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV54 8YP.