Bower Church of Scotland
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Midway between Thurso and Wick on B876
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Built 1847, architect William Davidson. Re-casting and alterations, architect Donald Leed 1902. Finialled and panelled Gothic screen flanks pulpit. Unusual in that two long windows which formerly flanked the pulpit are in the north, not south, wall. Stained glass window dedicated to Sir John Sinclair, 7th Baronet of Dunbeath. Mural Memorials to members of Henderson and Sinclair families and plaque in memory of Zachary Pont, minister 1605-13, and his wife Margaret, daughter of John Knox. Ongoing restoration work has uncovered bronze bell from pre-Reformation church.
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Sunday: 12.15pm
Opening Arrangements
Open by arrangement
Linked Churches
Canisbay Church, Halkirk and Westerdale Parish Church
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The information about churches in Scotland's Churches Scheme has been provided by the congregations or taken from the Historic Scotland list and published sources, in particular, the Buildings of Scotland volumes and the RIAS Illustrated Architectural Guides. The information is not authoritative; please contact us to let us know of any errors or omissions.
