South Uist, Howmore, Parish Church
Church (19th Century)
Site Name South Uist, Howmore, Parish Church
Classification Church (19th Century)
Canmore ID 172050
Site Number NF73NE 35
NGR NF 75659 36413
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/172050
- Council Western Isles
- Parish South Uist
- Former Region Western Isles Islands Area
- Former District Western Isles
- Former County Inverness-shire
EXTERNAL REFERENCE:
Scottish Record Office:
GD/201/3/90
Proposed parish church. A plan was submitted to the presbytery but Mr Duncan Shaw feels that at 850 pounds it is rather expensive. He asks Messrs. Hunter, Campbell and Co.WS to obtain a plan of a 'substantial plain church'. Letter, 1837
GD/201/3/91
Proposed church to be built at Howmore. Two plans with specification have been submitted to the presbytery and that of Mr Archibald Scott, Architect in Edinburgh, chosen. Some alterations to the specifications are listed. Craftsmens estimates amount to 710 pounds and 10 shillings. Mason: Kenneth MacKenzie, Joiner: George Peddie, 1837
