Historic churches · Central Scotland
South United Free Church, Kirk Wynd, Abernethy
In or near Abernethy.
South United Free Church, Kirk Wynd, Abernethy — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
South United Free Church, Kirk Wynd, Abernethy is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB20919). 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 26/08/1977 Local Authority Perth And Kinross Planning Authority Perth And Kinross Burgh Abernethy NGR NO 19053 16273 Coordinates 319053, 716273 — C S Robertson of Perth 1866 Gothic, 4-bay nave and double transept. Vestries at the back, north-east spire, square and buttressed with plate tracery windows of two lights, broached to octagonal at belfry stage, gabletted each face. Slated spire, crockets and finials of wrot iron, north gable front has gabled doorway with single order of shafts and sculptured heads, plate tracery rose window. South gable also has rose window. Snecked rubble rockfaced dressing, slated roofs, wrot-iron finials at gables. — Landmark. Formerly listed as Former South United Free Church.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
The Museum of Abernethy, opened in 2000, is located within the grounds of an old Culdees monastery and features a building from the eighteenth century. Visitors can explore the museum's preserved heritage, including original stone walls and cobbled floors.
Place summary
South United Free Church is located on Kirk Wynd in Abernethy, central Scotland. This church is designated as a category B listed building, indicating its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3319, -3.3107
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH2 9JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Perth and Kinross-shire
- Official site
- www.museumofabernethy.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17829806 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South United Free Church, Kirk Wynd, Abernethy?
- South United Free Church, Kirk Wynd, Abernethy is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode PH2 9JD).
- What is South United Free Church, Kirk Wynd, Abernethy?
- South United Free Church, Kirk Wynd, Abernethy — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South United Free Church, Kirk Wynd, Abernethy?
- Drivers can use postcode PH2 9JD.
- Is South United Free Church, Kirk Wynd, Abernethy a listed building?
- South United Free Church, Kirk Wynd, Abernethy is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is South United Free Church, Kirk Wynd, Abernethy free to visit?
- Yes, South United Free Church, Kirk Wynd, Abernethy is free to enter.
- How do I get to South United Free Church, Kirk Wynd, Abernethy?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PH2 9JD. It sits within the Perth and Kinross-shire parliamentary constituency.