Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Nigg United Presbyterian Church, Chapelhill
In or near Balintore.
Nigg United Presbyterian Church, Chapelhill — 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
- Fearn · 4.7 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Nigg United Presbyterian Church in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Fearn, located 4.7 km away. Entry to the church is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is IV20 1XJ.
About
Nigg United Presbyterian Church, Chapelhill is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB14042). 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 Nigg (Highland) NGR NH 82473 73628 Coordinates 282473, 873628 — Alexander Ross, 1871-72. Rectangular plan with square tower in centre of north gable rising 1 stage above ridge; 4-bay flanks. Coursed rubble tooled ashlar dressings. Tower; round-headed entrance each with of rusticated and battered base with paired lancets in wall face between and hoodmoulded quatrefoils above. Paired louvred round-headed windows in upper stage within panel with corbelled detailing. Shallow pyramidal roof with projecting eaves raised over blind occuli in each wallhead; cast-iron weather vane. Angle pilasters and corbelled wallhead detailing to north gable with 2 round-headed windows flanking tower and linked to 4 similar windows in flanks by continuous cill-band. Lattice glazing; slate roof. — Ecclesiastical building in use as such. Former United Presbyterian Church; subsequently United Free Church. Built on site of earlier church serving Secession congregation.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Nigg United Presbyterian Church is located in Chapelhill, in the Scottish Highlands (postcode IV20). This church is a category B listed building, recognised for its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.7370, -3.9756
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV20 1XJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Fearn — 4.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17828795 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nigg United Presbyterian Church, Chapelhill?
- Nigg United Presbyterian Church, Chapelhill is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV20 1XJ).
- What is Nigg United Presbyterian Church, Chapelhill?
- Nigg United Presbyterian Church, Chapelhill — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Nigg United Presbyterian Church, Chapelhill?
- The nearest railway station is Fearn, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV20 1XJ.
- Is Nigg United Presbyterian Church, Chapelhill a listed building?
- Nigg United Presbyterian Church, Chapelhill is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Nigg United Presbyterian Church, Chapelhill free to visit?
- Yes, Nigg United Presbyterian Church, Chapelhill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Nigg United Presbyterian Church, Chapelhill?
- The nearest railway station is Fearn, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV20 1XJ.