Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Old Parish Church and Burial Ground, Rafford
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Old Parish Church and Burial Ground, Rafford — 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
- Forres · 4.1 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Old Parish Church and Burial Ground in Rafford, you can take the train to Forres station, which is 4.1 km away. The postcode for the site is IV36 2RT, and entry is free.
About
Old Parish Church and Burial Ground, Rafford is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB15590). 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 25/04/1989 Local Authority Moray Planning Authority Moray Parish Rafford NGR NJ 05997 56173 Coordinates 305997, 856173 — Rubble walled burial ground enclosing site of former church. Various burial enclosures with memorials of 17th, 18th and early 19th century date, probably incorporating materials from old church. 18th century and substantial tombstones. Pair square tooled ashlar gatepiers with shallow pyramidal caps flank entrance, closed by pair cast-iron carriage gates. — Dunbars of Burgie commemorated in one burial enclosure, the earliest plaque dated 164?. Another enclosure probably used by Dunbars of Blervie.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Old Parish Church and Burial Ground is located in Rafford, within the Scottish Highlands (postcode IV36). This site is a category B listed building, reflecting its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5858, -3.5739
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- IV36 2RT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Nearest railway station
- Forres — 4.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17827714 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Parish Church and Burial Ground, Rafford?
- Old Parish Church and Burial Ground, Rafford is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV36 2RT).
- What is Old Parish Church and Burial Ground, Rafford?
- Old Parish Church and Burial Ground, Rafford — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Parish Church and Burial Ground, Rafford?
- The nearest railway station is Forres, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV36 2RT.
- Is Old Parish Church and Burial Ground, Rafford a listed building?
- Old Parish Church and Burial Ground, Rafford is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Old Parish Church and Burial Ground, Rafford free to visit?
- Yes, Old Parish Church and Burial Ground, Rafford is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Parish Church and Burial Ground, Rafford?
- The nearest railway station is Forres, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV36 2RT.