Hoy and Graemsay Parish Kirk

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Hoy and Graemsay Parish Kirk

Image: © Anne Burgess Taken: 9 Jun 2018

The kirk is set back from the main street and up a flight of steps. It was built in 1862-1863 as a United Presbyterian kirk to a design by Richard Spence. The façade and bellcote are quite decorative for a United Presbyterian building.

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Image Location

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Latitude
58.961469
Longitude
-3.299984