Historic churches · Central Scotland
Belhaven Church, Belhaven Road, Belhaven, Dunbar
In or near West Barns.
Belhaven Church, Belhaven Road, Belhaven, 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 · 1.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
Belhaven Church is located at postcode EH42 1NN in Dunbar, East Lothian. The nearest railway station is Dunbar, which is 1.2 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Belhaven Church, Belhaven Road, Belhaven, Dunbar is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB24732). 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 66868 78761 Coordinates 366868, 678761 — 1838-40. Rectangular plan church with S bell turret and spire. Red whinstone, snecked and squared; droved ashlar dressings. Catcraig ashlar tower and belfry. Slated roof. Hoodmoulded openings. S FRONT: 3-bay; gable front with octagonal finials at angles. Advanced centre bay rising to tower above. Simple, boldly curved door surrounded. Tripartite pointed arch above with interesting tracery. Flanking Y-traceried 2-lightwindows. Louvred openings to tower. Octagonal steeple with blind slits and slated roof; swept eaves. Moulded pedestal finials on skews, echoing steeple. 3-bay E ad W elevation with Y-traceried windows. N (REAR): 2 Y-traceried windows and stained glass at centre. Circular window in gable head. Stone cross finial. Low parapet wall; railings removed. Square gatepiers; wrought-iron lamp stands. Modern parish hall extension to NW. INTERIOR: panel fronted gallery supported on cast-iron columns. Arcaded frontage to communion table. Raised central pulpit, flanked by corner organ to E. — Ecclesiastical building in use as such. Founded through East Lothian Society for Church Extension. Became a Free Church 1843-50, then returning to Quoad Sacra status until disjoined from Dunbar in 1863. Land purchased from Earl of Lauderdale by Trustees of Belhaven Free Church and School 1850. Building cost $1,690.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Belhaven Church is located on Belhaven Road in Belhaven, Dunbar, central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0006, -2.5328
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH42 1NN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Nearest railway station
- Dunbar — 1.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17801972 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Belhaven Church, Belhaven Road, Belhaven, Dunbar?
- Belhaven Church, Belhaven Road, Belhaven, Dunbar is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH42 1NN).
- What is Belhaven Church, Belhaven Road, Belhaven, Dunbar?
- Belhaven Church, Belhaven Road, Belhaven, Dunbar — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Belhaven Church, Belhaven Road, Belhaven, Dunbar?
- The nearest railway station is Dunbar, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH42 1NN.
- Is Belhaven Church, Belhaven Road, Belhaven, Dunbar a listed building?
- Belhaven Church, Belhaven Road, Belhaven, Dunbar is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Belhaven Church, Belhaven Road, Belhaven, Dunbar free to visit?
- Yes, Belhaven Church, Belhaven Road, Belhaven, Dunbar is free to enter.
- How do I get to Belhaven Church, Belhaven Road, Belhaven, Dunbar?
- The nearest railway station is Dunbar, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH42 1NN.