Where is Dunglass Collegiate Church?

Dunglass Collegiate Church is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD13 5XF).

How do I get to Dunglass Collegiate Church?

Drivers can use postcode TD13 5XF.

Is Dunglass Collegiate Church a listed building?

Dunglass Collegiate Church is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.

Is Dunglass Collegiate Church free to visit?

Yes, Dunglass Collegiate Church is free to enter.

How do I get to Dunglass Collegiate Church?

Drivers can navigate to postcode TD13 5XF. It sits within the Lothian East parliamentary constituency.

Historic churches · Central Scotland

Dunglass Collegiate Church

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Dunglass Collegiate Church — church building in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 30 min–1 h

Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

Dunglass Collegiate Church is located in East Lothian, Scotland, with the postcode TD13 5XF. Admission is free. The nearest railway station is not specified, and there are no details on accessibility.

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Dunglass Collegiate Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "church building in East Lothian, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9396°, -2.3752°.

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Heritage listing

Dunglass Collegiate Church is situated in south-east East Lothian just off the old A1 highway, one mile north of Cockburnspath in Berwickshire, Scotland, UK. It is designated as a scheduled monument.

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From Historic Environment Scotland

Get an overview of Dunglass Collegiate Church, founded in the 1440s and featuring some fine stone embellishments. Visit the site today or contact Historic Environment Scotland for more information.

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From the Wikipedia article

Dunglass Collegiate Church is situated in south-east East Lothian just off the old A1 highway, one mile north of Cockburnspath in Berwickshire, Scotland, UK. It is designated as a scheduled monument.

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Background

History

The date of building the Chapel, dedicated to St. Mary of Dunglass, is unclear but when Sir Alexander Home of that Ilk was granted a charter, in 1421, to the lands of Dunglass the chapel was in existence, adjacent to Dunglass Castle, now demolished. In 1423, Sir Alexander Home of Dunglass employed priests (a college) to pray for the family's souls and the chapel was raised to collegiate status. This was confirmed by King James II of Scots in 1450 and confirmed by Pope Nicholas V. The college was composed of a provost, three chaplains and four boy choristers. In November 1500 George Home of Ayton endowed a chaplain to sing at the altar of "Our Lady of Pity" in the church. Originally, the…

Description

Dunglass Church is now in the care of Historic Environment Scotland and is situated in an idyllic situation surrounded by well manicured lawns and thick woodland. An interesting sundial stands on a mound adjacent to the ancient edifice. Dunglass Collegiate Church is one of the top attractions in East Lothian.

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Coordinates: 55.9396, -2.3752
District: East Lothian
Postcode: TD13 5XF
Parliamentary constituency: Lothian East

Sources

wikidata: Q1910604 (CC0)
wikipedia: Dunglass Collegiate Church (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Dunglass Collegiate Church 20080420 from the north.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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