Historic churches · Scottish Islands
Westness Church
Westness Church — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Westness Church is a scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-islands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry SM3626). 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
Westness Church is an ecclesiastical building located in the Orkney Islands, specifically within the parish of Rousay and Egilsay. It was added to the scheduled monuments list on April 7, 1975, highlighting its historical significance and architectural value within the region.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Westness Church is a scheduled monument located in the Scottish Islands. It is notable for its historical significance, representing a key aspect of the region's ecclesiastical architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1537, -3.0967
Sources
- wikidata: Q56665759 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Westness Church?
- Westness Church is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Westness Church?
- Westness Church — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Westness Church?
- Its coordinates are 59.1537°, -3.0967°.
- Is Westness Church a listed building?
- Westness Church is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Westness Church free to visit?
- Yes, Westness Church is free to enter.