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The Great Britain Guide

Historic churches Β· Central Scotland

Congregational Church, Links Street, Musselburgh

In or near Whitecraig.

Free admissionβ˜… 4.7 Β· 13 Google reviews

Congregational Church, Links Street, Musselburgh β€” category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Musselburgh Β· 1.6 km
  • Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Congregational Church on Links Street in Musselburgh, you can take a train to Musselburgh station, which is 1.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EH21 6JL, and entry is free.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Congregational Church, Links Street, Musselburgh is a category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB38345). 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 C Date Added 15/05/1985 Local Authority East Lothian Planning Authority East Lothian Burgh Musselburgh NGR NT 34092 72894 Coordinates 334092, 672894 β€” Established 1798, building dated 1801. Meeting House type, ridge parallel with street but entrance on gable front within railed forecourt. Central gabled porch with arched doorway with fanlight, flanked by flat roofed projections, each with 1 window; main gable above has central band arched opening above entrance and flanking oculi. Rendered with raised window and door margins. Street elevation except for 2 minor doors. Rear elevation, exposed rubble originally symmetrical with central pair of tall windows flanking pulpit and 1 window beyond at each side at ground and gallery levels (all but left hand ground level now blocked) 6 pane sash, tall window reglazed with modern frames. β€” Originally named Independent Chapel. Ecclesiastical building in use as such.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Congregational Church on Links Street in Musselburgh, central Scotland, is a category C listed building. This designation highlights its historical significance within the local context.

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Coordinates
55.9445, -3.0568
District
East Lothian
Postcode
EH21 6JL
Parliamentary constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
Nearest railway station
Musselburgh β€” 1.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Congregational Church, Links Street, Musselburgh?
Congregational Church, Links Street, Musselburgh is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH21 6JL).
What is Congregational Church, Links Street, Musselburgh?
Congregational Church, Links Street, Musselburgh β€” category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Congregational Church, Links Street, Musselburgh?
The nearest railway station is Musselburgh, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH21 6JL.
Is Congregational Church, Links Street, Musselburgh a listed building?
Congregational Church, Links Street, Musselburgh is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
Is Congregational Church, Links Street, Musselburgh free to visit?
Yes, Congregational Church, Links Street, Musselburgh is free to enter.
How do I get to Congregational Church, Links Street, Musselburgh?
The nearest railway station is Musselburgh, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH21 6JL.