Old St Peter's Kirk

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Title

Old St Peter's Kirk

Description

Old St Peter's Kirk is one of the most iconic buildings in Caithness. Its importance was recognised nationally when it became a Scheduled Ancient Monument and Category A Listed building.

The area on which the church is built has been occupied since Viking times. There have been many additions to the church over the centuries until it was closed to worship in 1832. Although now roofless and in ruins it is still a hidden gem with a serene atmosphere of its own protecting secrets within its walls.

Please note: the graveyard has very narrow gravel paths in some areas and access to the inner church is stepped down with no handrails. Every assistance will be given but there may be issues for those with impaired mobility to enjoy the entire venue.

Source

highlandcaithness

Date

c1220

Type

Museum

Identifier

2713

Spatial Coverage

current,58.59705,-3.515906;

Museum Item Type Metadata

Street

Wilson Lane

Place

Thurso

IsNewThisYear

No

OpeningDate1

14/9/2019

OpeningDate2

15/9/2019

OpeningTime1

12 noon to 3pm

OpeningTime2

12 noon to 3pm

Activities

The St Peter's Action Group will be leading tours and provide historical details about the church and yard along with a self guided information sheet

WC

No

DisabledWC

No

DisabledAccess

No

Refreshments

Yes

EventsForChildren

No

Parking

Yes

HearingLoop

No

LimitedAccess

Yes

NotAccessible

No

ID

15882

IsIncludedThisYear

Yes

Postcode

KW14 8BN

Citation

“Old St Peter's Kirk,” Digital Open Doors, accessed November 5, 2024, https://ddo.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/items/show/2712.

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