Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
E.U. Congregational Church, St Mary's Street, Sanquhar
In or near Wanlockhead.
E.U. Congregational Church, St Mary's Street, Sanquhar — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sanquhar · 0.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the E.U. Congregational Church in Sanquhar, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Sanquhar, which is just 0.2 km away. The postcode is DG4 6BN. Entry to the church is free.
About
E.U. Congregational Church, St Mary's Street, Sanquhar is a category C listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB40564). 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 21/08/1987 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Burgh Sanquhar NGR NS 78165 10047 Coordinates 278165, 610047 — Built 1864. Simple, rectangular-plan 3-bay church with porch on E gable (ie to St Mary Street); gabled vestry adjoins NE angle. Built of stugged and squared rubble (neatly-coursed in painted E gable) with ashlar dressings; square-headed openings throughout. E elevation: single windows flank porch; central gallery window; plain pinnacles over angles and apex; bipartite in vestry (door in re-entrant angle). Windows on W gable flank pulpit; single window at each level to bays, small-paned glazing throughout. Straight skews; slate roof; only base of ridge ventilator remains. INTERIOR: 5-sided gallery on circular columns; pulpit has simple canopy above.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum showcases the town's renowned knitting tradition and the history of local mines and miners. Visitors can explore exhibits about life in the past, including the experiences of prisoners and Napoleonic Prisoners of War, along with interactive activities for families.
Place summary
E.U. Congregational Church is located on St Mary's Street in Sanquhar, within the Scottish Lowlands. This church is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3693, -3.9239
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG4 6BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Phone
- 030 33 33 3000
- Nearest railway station
- Sanquhar — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.dgculture.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q56646039 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is E.U. Congregational Church, St Mary's Street, Sanquhar?
- E.U. Congregational Church, St Mary's Street, Sanquhar is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG4 6BN).
- What is E.U. Congregational Church, St Mary's Street, Sanquhar?
- E.U. Congregational Church, St Mary's Street, Sanquhar — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to E.U. Congregational Church, St Mary's Street, Sanquhar?
- The nearest railway station is Sanquhar, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG4 6BN.
- Is E.U. Congregational Church, St Mary's Street, Sanquhar a listed building?
- E.U. Congregational Church, St Mary's Street, Sanquhar is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is E.U. Congregational Church, St Mary's Street, Sanquhar free to visit?
- Yes, E.U. Congregational Church, St Mary's Street, Sanquhar is free to enter.
- How do I get to E.U. Congregational Church, St Mary's Street, Sanquhar?
- The nearest railway station is Sanquhar, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG4 6BN.