[2] The building is situated close to the sea and on the north side of Berriedale's deep ravine.
As early as 1833, interments had been made in the ground enclosed by the wall, and immediately surrounding the church.
There being no resident elders in the parish, the kirksession consisted of the minister and two assessors from the Presbytery of Caithness.
In March 1892, the duke's factor advertised for tenders for proposed repairs "on the enclosure round Berriedale churchyard."
Thereafter the repairs were proceeded with, consisting of taking down and rebuilding portions of the wall, and alterations in the form of the gateways.