Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Old St Fergus Church Ruin, High Street, Wick
Old St Fergus Church Ruin, High Street, Wick — 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
- Wick · 0.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Old St Fergus Church Ruin, take the train to Wick railway station, which is 0.3 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for sat-nav is KW1 4DB.
About
Old St Fergus Church Ruin, High Street, Wick is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB42312). 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 15/08/1979 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Burgh Wick NGR ND 36188 51137 Coordinates 336188, 951137 — Rubble walls approximately 7? high with dressed stone cope. Sinclair aisle; remains of old St Fergus Church (circa 1680) with modern crenellation, the burial ground of the Sinclair of Ulster. Recumbent effigy; memorial slabs. — Corner site with St Fergus Lane. Interesting graves 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Old St Fergus Church Ruin is located on High Street in Wick, in the Scottish Highlands. This category B listed building is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, reflecting the region's ecclesiastical heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 58.4438, -3.0948
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 4DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Wick — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17825280 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old St Fergus Church Ruin, High Street, Wick?
- Old St Fergus Church Ruin, High Street, Wick is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 4DB).
- What is Old St Fergus Church Ruin, High Street, Wick?
- Old St Fergus Church Ruin, High Street, Wick — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old St Fergus Church Ruin, High Street, Wick?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW1 4DB.
- Is Old St Fergus Church Ruin, High Street, Wick a listed building?
- Old St Fergus Church Ruin, High Street, Wick is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Old St Fergus Church Ruin, High Street, Wick free to visit?
- Yes, Old St Fergus Church Ruin, High Street, Wick is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old St Fergus Church Ruin, High Street, Wick?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 4DB.