Broadford Parish Church

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Broadford Parish Church, Skye
Church in Broadford in summer 2012 (1).JPG
Broadford Parish Church, Skye
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57°14′28.84″N 5°54′31.83″W / 57.2413444°N 5.9088417°W / 57.2413444; -5.9088417Coordinates: 57°14′28.84″N 5°54′31.83″W / 57.2413444°N 5.9088417°W / 57.2413444; -5.9088417
LocationBroadford, Skye
CountryScotland
DenominationChurch of Scotland
Websitesschurch.co.uk
Architecture
Architect(s)James Ferguson
Groundbreaking1839
Completed1841
Administration
ParishStrath and Sleet

Broadford Parish Church, Skye is a parish church in the Church of Scotland[1] in Broadford, Skye.

History

The church was built between 1839 and 1841, and replaced the 16th century church of Cill Chriosd. Broadford church has round headed windows, a pedimented bellcote and a flat Tudor doorpiece.

Repairs were made in 1884, and the interior was altered in the 1930s.

References

  1. ^ The Buildings of Scotland: Highlands: John Gifford. Yale University Press 2003. ISBN 0300096259 p.523