St Olaf's Church (also known as Old Parish Church)
is a Category B
listed building
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in
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,
Aberdeenshire
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, Scotland, dating to 1776. It is of
Church of Scotland
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denomination.
Cruden Parish Church
– official website
The church's twin, conically roofed towers were added in 1833 by John Smith. According to historian Charles McKean
Charles McKean FRSE FRSA FRHistS FRIBA (16 July 1946 – 29 September 2013) was a Scottish historian, author and scholar.
Biography
McKean was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on 16 July 1946. He was educated at Fettes College, the University of Po ...
, this "transformed this delightful church from an otherwise standard granite box kirk, customary birdcage bellcote
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topping the west gable, into a fantasy".baptismal font
A baptismal font is an article of church furniture used for baptism.
Aspersion and affusion fonts
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and a 1519 Dutch bell.
Gallery
File:Cruden Old Kirk (geograph 6615995).jpg, Northeastern corner
See also
*List of listed buildings in Aberdeenshire
This is a list of listed buildings in Aberdeenshire. The list is split out by parish.
* List of listed buildings in Aberchirder, Aberdeenshire
* List of listed buildings in Aberdour, Aberdeenshire
* List of listed buildings in Aboyne and Glen T ...
References
External links
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Churches in Aberdeenshire
18th-century Church of Scotland church buildings
Category B listed buildings in Aberdeenshire
Listed churches in Scotland
Churches dedicated to Saint Olav in the United Kingdom