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The Great Britain Guide

Historic churches · Scottish Highlands

Knockbain Free Church

In or near North Kessock.

Free admission

Knockbain Free Church — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Access to Allanglachwood by Bogallan Free Church - geograph.org.uk - 5253352

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Inverness · 6.0 km
  • Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Knockbain Free Church in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Inverness, located 6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IV1 3XE, and entry to the church is free.

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About

Knockbain Free Church is a category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB7989). 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 29/10/1982 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Knockbain NGR NH 63513 50496 Coordinates 263513, 850496 — John Rhind, 1888, Gothic; cruciform church with porch at SW and tower at SE angle. Vestry and various ancillary buildings grouped around tower. Sneck coursed red rubble with polished ashlar dressings of same stone. Large triple lancet windows in each gable. Square tower broached to octagonal with louvred belfry and facetted spire. Weathervane on spire; slate roof. — Ecclesiastical building in use as such. Site originally just inside Killearnan parish.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Place summary

Knockbain Free Church is a church located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.

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Coordinates
57.5240, -4.2807
District
Highland
Postcode
IV1 3XE
Parliamentary constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Nearest railway station
Inverness6 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Knockbain Free Church?
Knockbain Free Church is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV1 3XE).
What is Knockbain Free Church?
Knockbain Free Church — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Knockbain Free Church?
The nearest railway station is Inverness, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV1 3XE.
Is Knockbain Free Church a listed building?
Knockbain Free Church is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
Is Knockbain Free Church free to visit?
Yes, Knockbain Free Church is free to enter.
How do I get to Knockbain Free Church?
The nearest railway station is Inverness, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV1 3XE.