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Rousay Parish Church (Former), Brinian
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General Details and Location
Category
AT RISK
Name of Building
Rousay Parish Church (Former)
Other Name(s)
Address
Brinian
Locality
Postcode
Planning Authority
Divisional Area
Reference No
5695
Listing Category
Unlisted
OS Grid Ref
HY 4422 2779
Location Type
Rural
HS Reference No
Description
Simple stone built kirk with gable ends to pitched slated roof. Small session house to South seaward elevation. Four tall rectangular windows to same.
Gifford notes the West gable is missing its bellcote.
Gifford notes the West gable is missing its bellcote.
Building Dates
Early 19th century
Architects
Category of Risk and Development History
Condition
Fair
Category of Risk
Low
Exemptions to State of Risk
Field Visits
13/9/2013
Development History
13 September 2013: External inspection finds this simple church disused in generally fair condition.
10 March 2014: The property is being marketed for sale offers over £35,000 through agents Drever and Heddle.
1 March 2018: Property remains under marketing for sale at offers over £28,000 through Drever & Heddle.
22 October 2018: The property remains under marketing for sale.
7 February 2024: Desk-based assessment suggests the building remains disused.
Guides to Development
Conservation Area
Planning Authority Contact
PAC Telephone Number
01856 873535
Availability
Current Availability
Not Available
Appointed Agents
Price
Occupancy
Vacant
Occupancy Type
N/A
Present/Former Uses
Name of Owners
Unverified see FAQ on ascertaining ownership
Type of Ownership
Unknown
Information Services
Additional Contacts/Information Source
Bibliography
Buildings Of Scotland Highlands and Islands (1992) Gifford p 351
Online Resources
Classification
Churches and Chapels
Original Entry Date
10-MAR-14
Date of Last Edit
02/06/2021
