Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
St Alkmund's Parish Church, Kennethmont
In or near Kennethmont.
St Alkmund's Parish Church, Kennethmont — 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
- Insch · 9.1 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Alkmund's Parish Church is located in Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, with the postcode AB54 4NQ. The nearest railway station is Insch, which is 9.1 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Alkmund's Parish Church, Kennethmont is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB9181). 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 16/04/1971 Local Authority Aberdeenshire Planning Authority Aberdeenshire Parish Kennethmont NGR NJ 54002 29490 Coordinates 354002, 829490 — Rubble-walled enclosure with retaining wall to the railway. Plain square harled gothick Leith-Hay burial vault and fragments of old church much altered. Interesting collection of gravestones from 17th century onwards.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Alkmund's Parish Church is situated in Kennethmont, within the Scottish Highlands. It is a category B listed building, recognised for its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3536, -2.7661
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB54 4NQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Nearest railway station
- Insch — 9.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17772748 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Alkmund's Parish Church, Kennethmont?
- St Alkmund's Parish Church, Kennethmont is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB54 4NQ).
- What is St Alkmund's Parish Church, Kennethmont?
- St Alkmund's Parish Church, Kennethmont — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Alkmund's Parish Church, Kennethmont?
- The nearest railway station is Insch, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB54 4NQ.
- Is St Alkmund's Parish Church, Kennethmont a listed building?
- St Alkmund's Parish Church, Kennethmont is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is St Alkmund's Parish Church, Kennethmont free to visit?
- Yes, St Alkmund's Parish Church, Kennethmont is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Alkmund's Parish Church, Kennethmont?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB54 4NQ. It sits within the Gordon and Buchan parliamentary constituency.