Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Parish Church, Torphins
In or near Torphins.
Parish Church, Torphins — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Parish Church, Torphins is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB9548). 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 25/11/1980 Local Authority Aberdeenshire Planning Authority Aberdeenshire Parish Kincardine O'Neil NGR NJ 62576 02109 Coordinates 362576, 802109 — J Russell Mackenzie 1874-5. Coursed granite harl-pointed, apse at entrance end, oblong tower with tall Germanic roof. Interesting joinery, scissors roof truss showing influence of Alexander Ellis. — Ecclesiastical building in use as such. Originally Established Church.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Parish Church in Torphins is a category B listed building located in the Scottish Highlands. It serves as a focal point for the local community and reflects the architectural heritage of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1084, -2.6195
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB31 4GQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Sources
- wikidata: Q17773117 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Parish Church, Torphins?
- Parish Church, Torphins is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB31 4GQ).
- What is Parish Church, Torphins?
- Parish Church, Torphins — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Parish Church, Torphins?
- Drivers can use postcode AB31 4GQ.
- Is Parish Church, Torphins a listed building?
- Parish Church, Torphins is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Parish Church, Torphins free to visit?
- Yes, Parish Church, Torphins is free to enter.
- How do I get to Parish Church, Torphins?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB31 4GQ. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.