Historic churches · Scottish Islands
Kilmuir Old Church, Hougharry, North Uist
Kilmuir Old Church, Hougharry, North Uist — category C 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
Kilmuir Old Church, Hougharry, North Uist is a category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB19803). 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 C Date Added 05/10/1971 Local Authority Na h-Eileanan Siar Planning Authority Na h-Eileanan Siar Parish North Uist NGR NF 70726 70578 Coordinates 70726, 870578 — Built 1764. Rectangular-plan former church, now a roofless shell: altered, especially on south wall, probably earlier/mid 19th century. Rubble-built; some harling survives. Window high on either gable, door on west gable: south elevation with outer square-headed and 2 inner round-headed openings: blocked opening to north.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kilmuir Old Church is located in Hougharry, North Uist in the Scottish Highlands. This church is designated as a category C listed building, notable for its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6046, -7.5151
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS6 5DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Sources
- wikidata: Q56624659 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kilmuir Old Church, Hougharry, North Uist?
- Kilmuir Old Church, Hougharry, North Uist is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS6 5DL).
- What is Kilmuir Old Church, Hougharry, North Uist?
- Kilmuir Old Church, Hougharry, North Uist — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kilmuir Old Church, Hougharry, North Uist?
- Drivers can use postcode HS6 5DL.
- Is Kilmuir Old Church, Hougharry, North Uist a listed building?
- Kilmuir Old Church, Hougharry, North Uist is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Kilmuir Old Church, Hougharry, North Uist free to visit?
- Yes, Kilmuir Old Church, Hougharry, North Uist is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kilmuir Old Church, Hougharry, North Uist?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS6 5DL. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.