Cathedrals · Central Scotland
Burntisland Parish Church, East Leven Street, Burntisland
In or near Auchtertool.
Burntisland Parish Church, East Leven Street, Burntisland is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Burntisland · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Burntisland Parish Church is located at postcode KY3 9DB and is accessible via Burntisland railway station, which is just 0.1 km away. Entry to the church is free, but please note that wheelchair access is limited.
About
Burntisland Parish Church, East Leven Street, Burntisland is a cathedral in scotland central, United Kingdom — the principal church of its diocese. Cathedrals are seats of bishops in the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church, and other Christian denominations across Britain.
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Summary from the official site
Burntisland Parish Church is a historic church that offers regular worship services, including a traditional Sunday morning service and various informal gatherings like Cafe Church and Chilled Church. Visitors can attend services or arrange visits to learn more about the church's history and community activities.
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From the Wikipedia article
Burntisland Parish Church (also known as St Columba's, Burntisland) is a church building in the Fife burgh of Burntisland, constructed for the Church of Scotland in 1592. It is historically important as one of the first churches built in Scotland after the Reformation, with a highly distinctive and apparently original square plan. It is Category A listed for its architectural and historical importance. In 1601 the church was the location of a meeting of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland which proposed to King James VI of Scotland that they work on a new Bible translation. When James became King James I of England he was able to devote resources to the production of what would ultimately become the King James Version.
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Background
History
The port of Burntisland had grown during the 16th century and was made a royal burgh in 1568; due to this growth and increased sense of civic pride, the townspeople decided to build a new church. This replaced an earlier building at Kirkton, a mile to the north of Burntisland.
Architecture
The building is notable for its square design: the interior is 18m square with four arched piers reaching in diagonally from the corners to form a 6m square in the centre. Various models for it have been suggested, mainly in the Low Countries, but no candidate has been found to predate it, and it is therefore probably an original Scottish design. Henry Kerr suggests symbolism in its structure: the church is built high up on a rock, and its four walls lean in on the tower, which represents the "strength and safety" of the Church.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0581, -3.2324
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY3 9DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
- Phone
- 01592 873 994
- Established
- 1592
- Nearest railway station
- Burntisland — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Sunday service at 11.15 a.m.; other services vary.
- Official site
- burntislandparishchurch.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q17569583 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Burntisland Parish Church (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burntisland Parish Church, East Leven Street, Burntisland?
- Burntisland Parish Church, East Leven Street, Burntisland is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY3 9DB).
- What is Burntisland Parish Church, East Leven Street, Burntisland?
- Burntisland Parish Church, East Leven Street, Burntisland is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Burntisland Parish Church, East Leven Street, Burntisland?
- The nearest railway station is Burntisland, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY3 9DB.
- When was Burntisland Parish Church, East Leven Street, Burntisland built?
- Built or established in 1592.
- Is Burntisland Parish Church, East Leven Street, Burntisland free to visit?
- Yes, Burntisland Parish Church, East Leven Street, Burntisland is free to enter.
- How do I get to Burntisland Parish Church, East Leven Street, Burntisland?
- The nearest railway station is Burntisland, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY3 9DB.