Building record MAB28705 - SOUTH PARISH CHURCH, SEAFORTH STREET, FRASERBURGH
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Summary
Church, still in ecclesiastical use, built in 1878-80 by J.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 31878
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 9985 6667 (43m by 34m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ96NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Fraserburgh |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Church, still in ecclesiastical use, built in 1878-80 by J. Bridgeford Pirie (of Pirie and Clyne). It has a rogue gothic, ashlar front with red banding, a rose window and a tall spire of Thomson-esque inspiration. The body of the church is constructed from pinned rubble. A tablet of Moses and Commandments reputedly from the Fraserburgh College chapel (late 16th century) is at the vestry.
Period Notes
Listed 16/04/1971. Built in 1878-80, and containing 16th century features.
CRANNA, J, 1914, FRASERBURGH PAST & PRESENT (Bibliographic reference). SAB215.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 31878;
- NMR Card Number: NJ96NE50;
- NRHE Numlink: 173562;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ96NE0255;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB31878 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/173562 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB215 Bibliographic reference: CRANNA, J. 1914. FRASERBURGH PAST & PRESENT.
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Record last edited
Jun 10 2025 12:02PM
