Basic Site Details Name: | Fearn Free Church and manse | Town, district or village: | Fearn | City or county: | Ross and Cromarty | Country: | Scotland | Parish: | | Status: | | Grid ref: | | Notes: | A new church for the Free congregation of Fearn was opened recently. There is a nave and two transepts, while galleries extend round the greater portion of the church. Sitting accommodation is provided for between 800 and 900 persons and there is a hall adjoining which contains seats for about 120. The building was designed by (JP) Macdonald of Inverness. [Builder 12 June 1897 p537] | Building Type ClassificationThe building is classified under the following categories: | | Classification | Original classification? | Notes | | Church | | |
EventsThe following date-based events are associated with this building: | | From | To | Event type | Notes | | 1896 | 1897 | | | | 23 August 1898 | | Journal reference | Alterations and additions to church | | 30 May 1899 | | Journal reference | Additions and alterations |
PeopleDesign and ConstructionThe following individuals or organisations have carried out design/construction work. Where architects or practices worked together, matching letters appear beside their names in the Partnership Group column. | | Name | Role | Partnership Group | From | To | Notes | | John Pond Macdonald | | A | 1896 | 1897 | | | John Pond Macdonald | | B | 1898 | | Alterations and additions to church | | John Pond Macdonald | | C | 1899 | | Additions and alterations |
ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this building: | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | Gifford, John | 1992 | Highland and Islands (The Buildings of Scotland) | | Penguin Books | p425 |
Periodical ReferencesThe following periodicals contain references to this building: | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | Builder | 12 June 1897 | | | p537 | | Inverness Courier | 24 January 1896 | | | | | Inverness Courier | 23 August 1898 | | | | | Inverness Courier | 30 May 1899 | | | |
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