Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Wick Central Church, Dempster Street, Wick
Wick Central Church, Dempster Street, Wick — 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
- Wick · 0.6 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
Wick Central Church is located at postcode KW1 5EY in the Scottish Highlands. The nearest railway station is Wick, which is 0.6 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Wick Central Church, Dempster Street, Wick is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB42308). 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
Pulteneytown Central Church was a Christian church in the Pulteneytown area of Wick in Caithness in the far north of Scotland. It ran church services from 1806 to 1990. The site is now used by a Baptist church.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
The Wick Heritage Centre showcases the history of Wick through a variety of furnished rooms filled with authentic household items. Visitors can explore displays that reflect the town's past, including the Johnston Collection and the Isabella Fortuna.
From the Wikipedia article
Pulteneytown Central Church was a Christian church in the Pulteneytown area of Wick in Caithness in the far north of Scotland. It ran church services from 1806 to 1990. The site is now used by a Baptist church.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
After the Disruption of 1843, it was renamed Pulteneytown Free Church. It then became a United Free Church in 1900 and became a Church of Scotland from 1929 known as Wick Central Church until its closure in 1990 upon union with Pulteneytown and Thrumster Parish Church. Wick Central Church united with the Wick West Church (now demolished) in Francis Street in 1950. In 1862 a steeple was added to the building as well as a tower which featured a bell which was said to have been loud when active. The interior woodwork and pews were dark brown. The Kirk featured a balcony and five stained glass windows. Three of the windows were donated to the Kirk in the 19th century by members of the Church;…
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- Coordinates
- 58.4386, -3.0903
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 5EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Phone
- 01955 605205
- Nearest railway station
- Wick — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Monday to Saturday 10am; last entry 3.45pm
- Official site
- www.wickheritage.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q17825253 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Pulteneytown Central Church (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wick Central Church, Dempster Street, Wick?
- Wick Central Church, Dempster Street, Wick is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 5EY).
- What is Wick Central Church, Dempster Street, Wick?
- Wick Central Church, Dempster Street, Wick — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wick Central Church, Dempster Street, Wick?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW1 5EY.
- Is Wick Central Church, Dempster Street, Wick a listed building?
- Wick Central Church, Dempster Street, Wick is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Wick Central Church, Dempster Street, Wick free to visit?
- Yes, Wick Central Church, Dempster Street, Wick is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wick Central Church, Dempster Street, Wick?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 5EY.