Historic churches · Central Scotland
Dairsie Old Church
In or near Dairsie.
Dairsie Old Church — church building in Fife, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cupar · 4.1 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
Dairsie Old Church is located in Fife, Scotland, with the postcode KY15 4RL. The nearest railway station is Cupar, which is 4.1 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Dairsie Old Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Named after Mary. Wikidata describes it as: "church building in Fife, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.3335°, -2.9493°.
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Heritage listing
Dairsie Old Church, formerly St Mary's Church, is the former parish church of Dairsie, in north-east Fife, Scotland. It is located around 1.2 kilometres (0.75 mi) south of Dairsie village. The present church was built in 1621, and is an unusual example of post-Reformation Gothic architecture in Scotland. It is no longer in use as a church, and is protected as a Category A listed building.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Dairsie Old Church is a historical site located near Dairsie Castle in Fife. Visitors can explore the church's architecture and learn about its significance in the local area.
From the Wikipedia article
Dairsie Old Church, formerly St Mary's Church, is the former parish church of Dairsie, in north-east Fife, Scotland. It is located around 1.2 kilometres (0.75 mi) south of Dairsie village. The present church was built in 1621, and is an unusual example of post-Reformation Gothic architecture in Scotland. It is no longer in use as a church, and is protected as a Category A listed building.
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Background
History
A church at Dairsie is recorded in 1183. In 1300 the church was granted to the Convent of St Andrews; it may have been rebuilt at this time. the congregation now using the former Free Church in Dairsie village.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3335, -2.9493
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY15 4RL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Phone
- 01334 657136
- Established
- 1621
- Nearest railway station
- Cupar — 4.1 km
- Official site
- www.dairsiecastle.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q5209553 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Dairsie Old Church (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Dairsie-Church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dairsie Old Church?
- Dairsie Old Church is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY15 4RL).
- What is Dairsie Old Church?
- Dairsie Old Church — church building in Fife, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Dairsie Old Church?
- The nearest railway station is Cupar, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY15 4RL.
- When was Dairsie Old Church built?
- Built or established in 1621.
- Who owns Dairsie Old Church?
- Dairsie Old Church is owned by | designation1 = Category A.
- Is Dairsie Old Church a listed building?
- Dairsie Old Church is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Dairsie Old Church free to visit?
- Yes, Dairsie Old Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dairsie Old Church?
- The nearest railway station is Cupar, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY15 4RL.