Historic churches · Central Scotland
Currie Kirk, Kirkgate, Currie
In or near Currie.
Currie Kirk, Kirkgate, Currie — category A 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
- Curriehill · 0.9 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
Currie Kirk is located in Currie, City of Edinburgh, with the postcode EH14 6AL. The nearest railway station is Curriehill, which is 0.9 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Currie Kirk, Kirkgate, Currie is a category A listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB6139). 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 A Date Added 22/01/1971 Local Authority Edinburgh Planning Authority Edinburgh Parish Currie NGR NT 18301 67655 Coordinates 318301, 667655 — James Thomson of Leith, 1784-85. Classical with gothic windows, coursed rubble, north flank 5 bays with 3-bay pedimented projection containing gallery stair surmounted by square clock stage and octagonal belfry stage with stone spire; Y-traceried windows with small-paned glazing, 4-window S elevation, those flanking pulpit enlarged by D Cousin, 1848; piended roof. Interior recast by David Bryce 1835, horse shoe galleried with pulpit on S side; coach niche set in Corinthian columns. Coved ceiling. Built on site mediaeval church, chancel restored as session house, 1953.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Currie Kirk is a church located on Kirkgate in Currie, central Scotland. It is designated as a category A listed building, reflecting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8951, -3.3080
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH14 6AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South West
- Nearest railway station
- Curriehill — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17569433 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Currie Kirk, Kirkgate, Currie?
- Currie Kirk, Kirkgate, Currie is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH14 6AL).
- What is Currie Kirk, Kirkgate, Currie?
- Currie Kirk, Kirkgate, Currie — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Currie Kirk, Kirkgate, Currie?
- The nearest railway station is Curriehill, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH14 6AL.
- Is Currie Kirk, Kirkgate, Currie a listed building?
- Currie Kirk, Kirkgate, Currie is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Currie Kirk, Kirkgate, Currie free to visit?
- Yes, Currie Kirk, Kirkgate, Currie is free to enter.
- How do I get to Currie Kirk, Kirkgate, Currie?
- The nearest railway station is Curriehill, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH14 6AL.