Balfour Burial-Aisle, South Churchyard, Shapinsay is a Grade B listed building in the Orkney Islands local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 8 December 1971. Burial aisle.
Balfour Burial-Aisle, South Churchyard, Shapinsay
- WRENN ID
- third-outpost-laurel
- Grade
- B
- Local Planning Authority
- Orkney Islands
- Country
- Scotland
- Date first listed
- 8 December 1971
- Type
- Burial aisle
- Source
- Historic Environment Scotland listing
Description
The Balfour Burial-Aisle, located in the South Churchyard of Shapinsay, dates back to 1656. It is an oblong structure built of random rubble and features a gabled design. The building is currently roofless. The date and the initials 'M.G.B.' are visible on a wide arch on the south side and on the lintel above the entrance on the west side. Inside, there are mural tablets dedicated to the Balfour family.
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