Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Christ Church, Lanark
In or near Kirkfieldbank.
Christ Church, Lanark — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Jonathan Thacker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lanark · 0.6 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Christ Church in Lanark, the nearest railway station is Lanark, located 0.6 km away. The postcode is ML11 7PY, and entry to the church is free.
About
Christ Church, Lanark is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB37018). 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 07/05/1980 Local Authority South Lanarkshire Planning Authority South Lanarkshire Burgh Lanark NGR NS 88110 43874 Coordinates 288110, 643874 — John Henderson. 1858. Gothic Nave and north aisle with north east chapel. Snecked squared rubble with stugged ashlar dressings. West window with decorated tracery, paired cusped lancets to north and south. Projecting porch to north west with simple pointed arch with hood mould. Corbelled turret with fleche and gablet louvres to South West. North East transept in red sandstone has splayed gable end wall dictated by the angle of the street and large window with late 14th century tracery. Slate roof with gable head crosses. Interior: apsed east end, arcade of depressed pointed arches between nave and north aisle. Timber roof with braced collar and struts to principal rafters.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
The Royal Burgh of Lanark Museum showcases a collection of historic items that reflect the rich history of Lanark, one of Scotland's oldest burghs. The museum, established in 1988, features exhibitions on various topics, including transport, and highlights the town's connections to notable figures like William Wallace and King Robert the Bruce.
Place summary
Christ Church, located in central Scotland, is a category B listed building. This church is recognised for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6754, -3.7808
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML11 7PY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hamilton and Clyde Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Lanark — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.lanark.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17852201 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Christ Church, Lanark?
- Christ Church, Lanark is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML11 7PY).
- What is Christ Church, Lanark?
- Christ Church, Lanark — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Christ Church, Lanark?
- The nearest railway station is Lanark, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML11 7PY.
- Is Christ Church, Lanark a listed building?
- Christ Church, Lanark is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Christ Church, Lanark free to visit?
- Yes, Christ Church, Lanark is free to enter.
- How do I get to Christ Church, Lanark?
- The nearest railway station is Lanark, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML11 7PY.