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Broadford Parish Church, Skye
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Broadford Parish Church, Skye
57°14′28.84″N 5°54′31.83″W / 57.2413444°N 5.9088417°W / 57.2413444; -5.9088417
Location Broadford, Skye
Country Scotland
Denomination Church of Scotland
Website sschurch.co.uk
Architecture
Architect(s) James Ferguson
Groundbreaking 1839
Completed 1841
Administration
Parish Strath and Sleet

Broadford Parish Church, Skye is a church located in Broadford, Skye, a village in Scotland. It is part of the Church of Scotland. This church serves the local community in the area.

History of Broadford Parish Church

When Was the Church Built?

The Broadford Parish Church was built a long time ago. Construction started in 1839 and finished in 1841. This means it's over 180 years old!

This church took the place of a much older church. The original church was called Cill Chriosd and dated back to the 1500s.

What Does the Church Look Like?

The church has some interesting architectural features. You can see round-shaped windows. It also has a special bell tower called a "bellcote" with a triangular top. The main entrance has a flat design known as a "Tudor doorpiece."

Changes Over Time

Like many old buildings, Broadford Parish Church has had some updates. In 1884, repairs were made to the building. Later, in the 1930s, the inside of the church was changed to make it more modern for its time.

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