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The Great Britain Guide

Historic churches Β· Central Scotland

Chalmer's Free Church, 98-100 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow

In or near Glasgow.

Free admission

Chalmer's Free Church, 98-100 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow β€” category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

98-100 Pollokshaws Road, Chalmer's Free Church

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
West Street Β· 0.6 km
  • Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

Chalmer's Free Church is located at 98-100 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, G41 1PZ. The nearest railway station is West Street, which is 0.6 km away. Entry to the church is free.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Chalmer's Free Church, 98-100 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB33530). 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 17/06/1986 Local Authority Glasgow Planning Authority Glasgow Burgh Glasgow NGR NS 58729 63789 Coordinates 258729, 663789 β€” H and D Barclay, 1897. Baroque aisled and galleried church, with hall. Red ashlar and squared rubble. Semi-circular portico with 2 Ionic columns and 2 Doric pilasters. Central arched door and 2 flanking doors under arches with carved tympana. String course at gallery level. 1st floor 2 mullioned windows in architraves. Large keystoned arch spans portico enclosing rubble access pierced with rose window. Steep gable end, obelisk finials and small domed cupola bellcote. Slate roof. Side elevation plain rubble with clerestory. Interior arcaded gallery, cast-iron columns with ornate capitals. Level ceiling divided into panels. Stencil decoration survives. 2-storey rubble hall with ashlar dressings and 1st floor cill course. 4-bay elevation to Cavendish Street has pedimented door and 1st floor Diocletian window. Gable end to street, cornice and stack. β€” Congregaton moved here from Govan Street, demolished for GSWR. H and D Barclay were architects for every building in the block. No longer in ecclesiastical use.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Place summary

Chalmer's Free Church is located at 98-100 Pollokshaws Road in Glasgow, central Scotland. This building is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.

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

Coordinates
55.8466, -4.2579
District
Glasgow City
Postcode
G41 1PZ
Parliamentary constituency
Glasgow East
Nearest railway station
West Street β€” 0.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Chalmer's Free Church, 98-100 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow?
Chalmer's Free Church, 98-100 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G41 1PZ).
What is Chalmer's Free Church, 98-100 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow?
Chalmer's Free Church, 98-100 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow β€” category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Chalmer's Free Church, 98-100 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow?
The nearest railway station is West Street, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode G41 1PZ.
Is Chalmer's Free Church, 98-100 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow a listed building?
Chalmer's Free Church, 98-100 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
Is Chalmer's Free Church, 98-100 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow free to visit?
Yes, Chalmer's Free Church, 98-100 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow is free to enter.
How do I get to Chalmer's Free Church, 98-100 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow?
The nearest railway station is West Street, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G41 1PZ.