Cemeteries · Scottish Islands
Old Parish Church, Halkirk
In or near Halkirk.
Old Parish Church, Halkirk in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Georgemas Junction · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Old Parish Church, Halkirk is a place of interest in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Halkirk Auld Kirk is a former parish church in Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland. Built in 1753, it stopped being used in 1934 and is now a ruin. Halkirk parish was formed at the time of the Reformation by the union of the Halkirk and Skinnet districts. The "Halkirk Village Old Parish Church And Burial Ground" is a category B listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The church of Halkirk, originally only a chapel attached to the bishop's residence, was dedicated to Saint Catharine, or according to some, to Saint Fergus. The Auld Kirk was built in 1753 upon the same site. The Georgian T-plan design was built to accommodate about 756 individuals, and underwent a substantial repair in 1833. The manse was built about the same time as the church, and underwent some repairs in 1823. By the mid 20th century, the interior had been greatly altered internally and the building was in a decaying state.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 58.5169, -3.4863
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW12 6XN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Georgemas Junction — 2.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17829620 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Halkirk Auld Kirk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Parish Church, Halkirk?
- Old Parish Church, Halkirk is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW12 6XN).
- What is Old Parish Church, Halkirk?
- Old Parish Church, Halkirk in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Parish Church, Halkirk?
- The nearest railway station is Georgemas Junction, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW12 6XN.
- Is Old Parish Church, Halkirk free to visit?
- Yes, Old Parish Church, Halkirk is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Parish Church, Halkirk?
- The nearest railway station is Georgemas Junction, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW12 6XN.