Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
St Matthew's Episcopal Church, Oldmeldrum
In or near Oldmeldrum.
St Matthew's Episcopal Church, Oldmeldrum — 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
- Inverurie · 7.1 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Matthew's Episcopal Church in Oldmeldrum, the nearest railway station is Inverurie, located 7.1 km away. Entry to the church is free. The postcode for sat-nav is AB51 0JW.
About
St Matthew's Episcopal Church, Oldmeldrum is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB16228). 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 Meldrum NGR NJ 81190 27929 Coordinates 381190, 827929 — Ross and Joass 1863. Gothic, pinned granite, chequered voussoirs, freestone geometrical tracery. Nave 50' x 25', with chancel 26' x 16' with 3-seat sedilia, collar-braced roofs. Glass by Hardman. Elaborate arts and crafts monument to Beauchamp Colclough Urquhart of Meldrum + 1898.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Matthew's Episcopal Church is located in Oldmeldrum, within the Scottish Highlands. This category B listed building is notable for its architectural significance and historical value.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3415, -2.3142
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB51 0JW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Nearest railway station
- Inverurie — 7.1 km
- Official site
- www.glengarioch.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17775561 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Matthew's Episcopal Church, Oldmeldrum?
- St Matthew's Episcopal Church, Oldmeldrum is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB51 0JW).
- What is St Matthew's Episcopal Church, Oldmeldrum?
- St Matthew's Episcopal Church, Oldmeldrum — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Matthew's Episcopal Church, Oldmeldrum?
- The nearest railway station is Inverurie, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB51 0JW.
- Is St Matthew's Episcopal Church, Oldmeldrum a listed building?
- St Matthew's Episcopal Church, Oldmeldrum is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is St Matthew's Episcopal Church, Oldmeldrum free to visit?
- Yes, St Matthew's Episcopal Church, Oldmeldrum is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Matthew's Episcopal Church, Oldmeldrum?
- The nearest railway station is Inverurie, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB51 0JW.