St Peter's Kirk, Sandwick
The preservation of a rural stone church building from 1837 after decades of neglect and decay. Throughout the project there was an emphasis on the use of traditional skills, techniques and materials. The church has been returned to its place as a worship and cultural centre for ...
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Project details
Title: | St Peter's Kirk, Sandwick |
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Entr. year: | 2003 |
Result: | Diploma |
Country: | United Kingdom |
Town: | Sandwick, Mainland, Orkney (Scotland) |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Building type/ Project type: | Religious building/memorial |
Former use: | Church |
Actual use: | Church |
Built: | 19th century |
The Jury's citation: | For the restrained conservation, using traditional materials and where possible local craftsmen, of a now rare 19th century church, reviving it as a focal point for the community. |
GPS: | 59°4'0.0"N 3°19'51.6"W |
Web, Links: | www.srct.org.uk/index.php/our-churches/st-peters |
Description:
The preservation of a rural stone church building from 1837 after decades of neglect and decay. Throughout the project there was an emphasis on the use of traditional skills, techniques and materials. The church has been returned to its place as a worship and cultural centre for the community.
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