MHG49557 - Aultbea Free Church
Summary
Site of the modern Free Church at Aultbea, first depicted on the 2nd edition Ordnance Survey map.
Type and Period (1)
- CHURCH (19th Century to 21st Century - 1888 AD to 2100 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Aultbea Free Church [NAT]
OS 1:10,560 map, 1968. <1>
19th century Free Church in use without a graveyard in the village of Aultbea; it is a prominent building on the shore front of Aultbea. It was built by Andrew Maitland & Sons, 1888. Visited during the Highland Kirkyards project, run by Highland Buildings Preservati Trust. <2><3>
First shown on 2nd edition Ordnance Survey map. <4>
The present church, built in 1888, replaces the church, manse and grounds recorded on the 1st edition OS map. There is no sign of an associated burial ground. The contemporary manse is now a private dwelling a short distance to the east, while the modern manse sits behind the church.
Wester Ross Project - Cathy Dagg, 23/3/04
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SHG24123 Dataset: RCAHMS. 02/2008. Annual update from Canmore. Digital. 280377.
- <2> SHG25133 Collection/Project Archive: Robinson, B; Scott, M; Wright, A. 03/2010. Highland Kirkyards: Ross and Cromarty. Highland Buildings Preservation Trust. 29/07/2010. Paper (Original).
- <3> SHG25134 Image/Photograph(s): Highlands Buildings Preservation Trust. 2009. Photographs of Ross and Cromarty Kirkyards. Colour. . Digital.
- <4> SHG23423 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1904. Ordnance Survey 2nd edition 25 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 86901 89239 (20m by 30m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG88NE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | GAIRLOCH |
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/280377 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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