Historic churches · North West England
Colvend Church And Churchyard
Colvend Church And Churchyard — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Colvend Church And Churchyard is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB3712). 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 04/11/1971 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Parish Colvend And Southwick NGR NX 86213 54124 Coordinates 286213, 554124 — Peter McGregor Chalmers, architect, 1911. Cruciform church with tall tower to W gable, 4-window side aisle to N. Bull-faced granite walling, polished red sandstone margins. Round-arched single windows with plain dressings. Slate roofs. 3-stage square tower, louvred openings to 3rd stage, facetted roof. Interior: Romanesque detailing with 2-arch arcade separating transepts at crossing; 4-arch arcade separating side aisle from nave. Open braced collar-beam roof supported on corbels. Organ to S transept. 3 stained glass windows all circa 1925. Signed MCMK. Churchyard: Rubble walled burial enclosure mostly 19th/20th-century stones, some 18th century stones.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Colvend Church and Churchyard is located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is a category B listed building, notable for its architectural significance within the region. The church serves as a focal point for the local community and reflects the area's historical heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8689, -3.7746
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG5 4QE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- wikidata: Q17791760 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Colvend Church And Churchyard?
- Colvend Church And Churchyard is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG5 4QE).
- What is Colvend Church And Churchyard?
- Colvend Church And Churchyard — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Colvend Church And Churchyard?
- Drivers can use postcode DG5 4QE.
- Is Colvend Church And Churchyard a listed building?
- Colvend Church And Churchyard is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Colvend Church And Churchyard free to visit?
- Yes, Colvend Church And Churchyard is free to enter.
- How do I get to Colvend Church And Churchyard?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG5 4QE. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.