Historic churches · Central Scotland
Abbey Church of Scotland, High Street, Dunbar
In or near West Barns.
Abbey Church of Scotland, High Street, Dunbar — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dunbar · 0.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Abbey Church of Scotland is located at postcode EH42 1EL in Dunbar, East Lothian. The nearest railway station is Dunbar, which is 0.2 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Abbey Church of Scotland, High Street, Dunbar is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB24797). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 11/01/1988 Local Authority East Lothian Planning Authority East Lothian Burgh Dunbar NGR NT 68010 78714 Coordinates 368010, 678714 — Thomas Hamilton, Edinburgh 1850. Ashlar white Catcraig facade with snecked rubble body. Slate roof. A symmetrical tripartite facade; pointed arched doorway at centre, 3 stepped lancets above; pinnacled turret with weathervane to left and pinnacled buttress to right; outer buttresses and blind arcading to upper level of outer bays. String course encircling the building at gallery level. Tiled bellcote spirelet at centre of ridge. W AND E FACES: 4 lancets below, 3 above. S ELEVATION: low projecting gabled block with wallhead chimney and lancets below. 2 lancets in aisles; cusped circular window in gable. Rubble boundary wall with ashlar cope, metal railings and lamp standards at front. — Ecclesiastical building no longer in use as such. Site bought from the Earl of Lauderdale for $200 by the Free Church. Building cost $1,660 (Miller). Latterly Church of Scotland building. Forms an effective full-stop to sweep of the High Street.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery features a museum and gallery showcasing changing historical and art exhibitions. The building, notable for its witch's hat tower, has been central to town life since the 16th century and includes a local history display area.
Place summary
The Abbey Church of Scotland is located on High Street in Dunbar, central Scotland. This church is recognised as a category B listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0003, -2.5145
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH42 1EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Phone
- 01620 820699
- Nearest railway station
- Dunbar — 0.2 km
- Opening
- April to September Wed–Sun 1pm–5pm; October to March Sat 2pm–4pm
- Official site
- www.eastlothian.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17803678 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Abbey Church of Scotland, High Street, Dunbar?
- Abbey Church of Scotland, High Street, Dunbar is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH42 1EL).
- What is Abbey Church of Scotland, High Street, Dunbar?
- Abbey Church of Scotland, High Street, Dunbar — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Abbey Church of Scotland, High Street, Dunbar?
- The nearest railway station is Dunbar, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH42 1EL.
- Is Abbey Church of Scotland, High Street, Dunbar a listed building?
- Abbey Church of Scotland, High Street, Dunbar is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Abbey Church of Scotland, High Street, Dunbar free to visit?
- Yes, Abbey Church of Scotland, High Street, Dunbar is free to enter.
- How do I get to Abbey Church of Scotland, High Street, Dunbar?
- The nearest railway station is Dunbar, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH42 1EL.