Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Wardlaw Parish Church of Scotland, Kirkhill
In or near Kirkhill.
Wardlaw Parish Church of Scotland, Kirkhill — 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
- Beauly · 3.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Wardlaw Parish Church of Scotland in Kirkhill, the nearest railway station is Beauly, located 3.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IV5 7NY, and entry to the church is free.
About
Wardlaw Parish Church of Scotland, Kirkhill is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB7813). 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 05/10/1971 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Kirkhill NGR NH 55308 45423 Coordinates 255308, 845423 — Nicol and Cruikshank dated 1790; re-castJohn Robertson 1892.Bellcote, James Forsyth,1818. Rectangular church with symmetrical 6-bay south front; cherry-pointed random rubble with tooled sandstone dressings; harled west gable. Square-headed entrances in outer front bays, with tall round-headed windows above. 4 tall round-headed windows in centre, 2 further (1892) at rear, and 2 smaller gallery windows in east and west gables; all fenestration keystoned with blocked imposts. Diminutive off-centre similar ground floor windows in east and west gable (1892 or later). Elementary geometric glazing, except in gallery windows where original intersecting glazing survives. Rectangular 6-columned bellcote (for two bells) at west gable apex (single bell survives) and ball finial at east. Slate roof. Interior; re-cast, all fittings 1892. SW entrance to lobby, under west gallery. Panelled front to gallery. Large round-headed panelled backdrop to raised minister's desk at east, reached by steps either side. SE entrance opens to further lobby, leading to 1st floor minister's room. — Ecclesiastical building in use as such. Parishes of Wardlaw and Farnua (see Kirkton) united to form Kirkhill Parish. War Memorial stands to east of church. Apparently adapted from plan of Dyke Church.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wardlaw Parish Church of Scotland is located in Kirkhill, in the Scottish Highlands (postcode IV5). This church is designated as a category B listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.4759, -4.4146
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV5 7NY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Beauly — 3.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17827058 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wardlaw Parish Church of Scotland, Kirkhill?
- Wardlaw Parish Church of Scotland, Kirkhill is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV5 7NY).
- What is Wardlaw Parish Church of Scotland, Kirkhill?
- Wardlaw Parish Church of Scotland, Kirkhill — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wardlaw Parish Church of Scotland, Kirkhill?
- The nearest railway station is Beauly, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV5 7NY.
- Is Wardlaw Parish Church of Scotland, Kirkhill a listed building?
- Wardlaw Parish Church of Scotland, Kirkhill is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Wardlaw Parish Church of Scotland, Kirkhill free to visit?
- Yes, Wardlaw Parish Church of Scotland, Kirkhill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wardlaw Parish Church of Scotland, Kirkhill?
- The nearest railway station is Beauly, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV5 7NY.