MHG16974 - Mission Church, Strath Halladale
Summary
Mid 19th century mission church. Currently undergoing conversion to house.
Type and Period (1)
- MISSION CHURCH (Built, 19th Century - 1845 AD to 1845 AD)
Protected Status
Full Description
1845; simple rectangualr harled rubble church with long 4 bay elevation faving road to west. Small ministers room and entrance at north gable; corrugated iron porch at S gable, lattice-pane glazing; apex ball finial at south, missing at north; slate roof. Simple interior. Ecclesiastical building in use as such <1>
No longer in use as church. In 2010 consent given for conversion to house. Corrugated iron porch has now been removed. <2>
A photographic survey was carried out in 2013 in support of a planning application for conversion of the building. <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG24021 Collection: Historic Scotland. Listed Buildings in the Highland Region.
- <2> SHG23286 Verbal Communication: Puls, A. Comment by Andrew Puls, HC Archaeologist.
- <3> SHG26135 Image/Photograph(s): Morrison, M. 2013. Photographic Survey - Former Free Church, Strath Halladale, Forsinard. Colour. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 8951 5780 (9m by 21m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC85NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | FARR |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (3)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB7142 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- http://www.buildingsatrisk.org.uk/BAR/detail.aspx?sctID=1933 (Buildings at Risk register entry)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/252235 (View RCAHMS record for this site)
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