Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland
East Calder Parish Church
In or near Mid Calder.
East Calder Parish Church — parish church in East Calder, West Lothian, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kirknewton · 2.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit East Calder Parish Church, the nearest railway station is Kirknewton, located 2.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EH53 0EG. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
East Calder Parish Church is an abbey, priory, or monastic site in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Part of Presbytery of Edinburgh. Wikidata describes it as: "parish church in East Calder, West Lothian, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.8947°, -3.4660°.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 22/01/1971 Local Authority West Lothian Planning Authority West Lothian Parish Kirknewton NGR NT 08418 67808 Coordinates 308418, 667808 — Earlier 16th cent. Late Gothic. Oblong. Coursed rubble and ashlar. (N. wall demolished). Gabled. Roofless. Belfry (17th cent.) Round-headed windows. Interior divided into burial enclosures of Hares of Calder Hall and Blairlogie, Stirlingshire and of Wilkies of Ormiston. — Ruin. East Calder (Calder-Clere) was disjoined from Cald Comitis (Mid and West Calder) 1641 and this church became Parish Kirk. After union of Parish with Kirknewton 1751 church fell into neglect.
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Place summary
East Calder Parish Church is an abbey located in central Scotland, postcode EH53. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8947, -3.4660
- District
- West Lothian
- Postcode
- EH53 0EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Livingston
- Nearest railway station
- Kirknewton — 2.1 km
- Official site
- www.joinmychurch.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17850334 (CC0)
- commons: St Cuthbert's Parish Kirk - geograph.org.uk - 5687195.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Calder Parish Church?
- East Calder Parish Church is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH53 0EG).
- What is East Calder Parish Church?
- East Calder Parish Church — parish church in East Calder, West Lothian, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to East Calder Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Kirknewton, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH53 0EG.
- Is East Calder Parish Church a listed building?
- East Calder Parish Church is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- How do I get to East Calder Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Kirknewton, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH53 0EG.