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The Great Britain Guide

Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands

Bowden Church

In or near Newtown St Boswells.

Free admission4.3 · 6 Google reviews

Bowden Church — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

A symbolic portrait stone at Bowden Churchyard - geograph.org.uk - 7683280

Walter Baxter — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Tweedbank · 5.7 km
  • Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Bowden Church, the nearest railway station is Tweedbank, located 5.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TD6 0SU, and entry to the church is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Bowden Church is a category A listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB1920). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Heritage listing

Category A Date Added 12/03/1971 Local Authority Scottish Borders Planning Authority Scottish Borders Parish Bowden NGR NT 55433 30150 Coordinates 355433, 630150 — Early 17th century, with Roxburghe and 1661 Cavers aisles; altered 1909, 1690. Meikle bell, Lairds loft.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Place summary

Bowden Church is a category A listed building located in central Scotland. It is recognised for its architectural significance and historical value.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.5631, -2.7081
Postcode
TD6 0SU
Parliamentary constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Nearest railway station
Tweedbank5.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bowden Church?
Bowden Church is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD6 0SU).
What is Bowden Church?
Bowden Church — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Bowden Church?
The nearest railway station is Tweedbank, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD6 0SU.
Is Bowden Church a listed building?
Bowden Church is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
Is Bowden Church free to visit?
Yes, Bowden Church is free to enter.
How do I get to Bowden Church?
The nearest railway station is Tweedbank, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD6 0SU.