Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
West Church, Bankhead
In or near Torphins.
West Church, Bankhead — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
West Church, Bankhead is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB16298). 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 Midmar NGR NJ 65906 07740 Coordinates 365906, 807740 — 1832, additions later. Simple short rectangle, coursed granite rubble. 3 round arched windows on S wall with original glazing. Good round-arched bellcote. Later porch at W. gable and hall at E.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Church, Bankhead, is a church located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1592, -2.5653
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB51 7QD
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Sources
- wikidata: Q17775968 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Church, Bankhead?
- West Church, Bankhead is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB51 7QD).
- What is West Church, Bankhead?
- West Church, Bankhead — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Church, Bankhead?
- Drivers can use postcode AB51 7QD.
- Is West Church, Bankhead a listed building?
- West Church, Bankhead is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is West Church, Bankhead free to visit?
- Yes, West Church, Bankhead is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Church, Bankhead?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB51 7QD. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.