Historic churches · Central Scotland
Blantyre Old Parish Church, Craigmuir Road, Blantyre
In or near Carmunnock.
Blantyre Old Parish Church, Craigmuir Road, Blantyre — 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
- Blantyre · 1.9 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Blantyre Old Parish Church, you can take the train to Blantyre station, which is 1.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is G72 9UA, and entry to the church is free.
About
Blantyre Old Parish Church, Craigmuir Road, Blantyre is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB5156). 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 05/06/1979 Local Authority South Lanarkshire Planning Authority South Lanarkshire Parish Blantyre NGR NS 67921 56590 Coordinates 267921, 656590 — 1863. W.C. Rowan, architect. Main gabled front with large Geometric window, tower with corner turrets and spire over entrance to right, flank of gabled chapels to left. Pleasant restored interior with gallery.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Blantyre Old Parish Church is located on Craigmuir Road in Blantyre, central Scotland. This church is a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7845, -4.1077
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- G72 9UA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutherglen
- Nearest railway station
- Blantyre — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17846071 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blantyre Old Parish Church, Craigmuir Road, Blantyre?
- Blantyre Old Parish Church, Craigmuir Road, Blantyre is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G72 9UA).
- What is Blantyre Old Parish Church, Craigmuir Road, Blantyre?
- Blantyre Old Parish Church, Craigmuir Road, Blantyre — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blantyre Old Parish Church, Craigmuir Road, Blantyre?
- The nearest railway station is Blantyre, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode G72 9UA.
- Is Blantyre Old Parish Church, Craigmuir Road, Blantyre a listed building?
- Blantyre Old Parish Church, Craigmuir Road, Blantyre is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Blantyre Old Parish Church, Craigmuir Road, Blantyre free to visit?
- Yes, Blantyre Old Parish Church, Craigmuir Road, Blantyre is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blantyre Old Parish Church, Craigmuir Road, Blantyre?
- The nearest railway station is Blantyre, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G72 9UA.