Historic churches · Scottish Islands
St John's Kirk, Balta Sound, Unst
St John's Kirk, Balta Sound, Unst — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
About
St John's Kirk, Balta Sound, Unst is a category C listed building-listed church in scotland-islands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB45290). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Place summary
St John's Kirk is a church located in Balta Sound, Unst, within the Scottish Islands. It is designated as a category C listed building, highlighting its historical significance and architectural interest.
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- Coordinates
- 60.7578, -0.8740
Sources
- wikidata: Q77771659 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St John's Kirk, Balta Sound, Unst?
- St John's Kirk, Balta Sound, Unst is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 60.7578°, -0.8740°.
- Is St John's Kirk, Balta Sound, Unst a listed building?
- St John's Kirk, Balta Sound, Unst carries the heritage designation "category C listed building" — a protective status under UK heritage law.