Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Churchyard South and West Wall, Collessie Parish Church, Collessie
In or near Kingskettle.
Churchyard South and West Wall, Collessie Parish Church, Collessie — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Les Hull — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Ladybank · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Churchyard South and West Wall at Collessie Parish Church, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Ladybank, which is 4.1 km away. The postcode for the location is KY15 7RQ. Entry to the site is free.
About
Churchyard South and West Wall, Collessie Parish Church, Collessie is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB2464). 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 29/06/1978 Local Authority Fife Planning Authority Fife Parish Collessie NGR NO 28612 13190 Coordinates 328612, 713190 — Dated 1609. Whin rubble wall acting as retaining wall around south part of churchyard. Incorporates ashlar mural monument with cornice, 1/2 round pilasters and inset panel. Inscription denouncing Romish custom of burial within the church fabric. Medieval stone with badly weathered figure under arch, inserted below. Elevated path runs south from churchyard gates to reach cottages Lomond View and Braehead. Wall and gates towards road included. — Mural monument of 1609 refers to family burying-ground of Sir James Melville, courtier to Mary Queen of Scots. There were four private enclosures in the churchyard (Kinnear, Rossie, Melville and Bogie).
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Churchyard South and West Wall is a memorial located at Collessie Parish Church in central Scotland, postcode KY15. This structure is designated as a category B listed building, highlighting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3057, -3.1553
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY15 7RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Nearest railway station
- Ladybank — 4.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17797427 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Churchyard South and West Wall, Collessie Parish Church, Collessie?
- Churchyard South and West Wall, Collessie Parish Church, Collessie is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY15 7RQ).
- What is Churchyard South and West Wall, Collessie Parish Church, Collessie?
- Churchyard South and West Wall, Collessie Parish Church, Collessie — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Churchyard South and West Wall, Collessie Parish Church, Collessie?
- The nearest railway station is Ladybank, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY15 7RQ.
- Is Churchyard South and West Wall, Collessie Parish Church, Collessie a listed building?
- Churchyard South and West Wall, Collessie Parish Church, Collessie is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Churchyard South and West Wall, Collessie Parish Church, Collessie free to visit?
- Yes, Churchyard South and West Wall, Collessie Parish Church, Collessie is free to enter.
- How do I get to Churchyard South and West Wall, Collessie Parish Church, Collessie?
- The nearest railway station is Ladybank, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY15 7RQ.