Benholm

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Benholm Parish Church

Benholm is a small settlement in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.[1] It is now a conservation area and is home to Benholm Mill.[2]

The A92 passes the eastern edge of Benholm. The settlement was served by Birnie Road Halt railway station from 1865 to 1951.

History[]

Evidence of a Kirk existing here dates back to 1242 and a history of milling dating back to the 12th century. The kirk was rebuilt in 1832.[2] The area was designated as a conservation area in 2006.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ "Benholm Kincardineshire". A vision of Britain through time. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Benholm Conservation Area Management Plan" (PDF). Aberdeenshire Council. November 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  3. ^ "Benholm from The Gazetteer for Scotland". Scottish Places. Retrieved 2021-02-21.

Coordinates: 56°48′53″N 2°19′21″W / 56.81472°N 2.32250°W / 56.81472; -2.32250


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