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The Great Britain Guide

Historic churches Β· Central Scotland

East Church, Glenpatrick Road, Elderslie

In or near Elderslie.

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East Church, Glenpatrick Road, Elderslie β€” category C 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
Johnstone Β· 1.5 km
  • Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit East Church on Glenpatrick Road in Elderslie, you can take a train to Johnstone station, which is 1.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PA5 9BH. Entry to the church is free.

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About

East Church, Glenpatrick Road, Elderslie is a category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB43480). 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 08/07/1996 Local Authority Renfrewshire Planning Authority Renfrewshire Parish Paisley NGR NS 44774 63178 Coordinates 244774, 663178 β€” W D McLennan, 1898-1900. Free church, gothic, with some art nouveau touches (eg sweep of gable ends); nave with battered buttresses on west gable flanking giant traceried window, unusual porch at NW corner with entrance door on a splay facing gateway at street corner, plainer low hall/session house adjoining east gable with flat-lintelled mullioned window in front gable. Rock-faced red ashlar, polished detailing, Westmoreland slate roofs, axial ventilator near west end conceived as belfry (see under-noted view). Interior not seen for this report (May 1996). Gableted gatepiers, low perimeter walls with railings removed.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Place summary

East Church, located on Glenpatrick Road in Elderslie, is a church in central Scotland. It is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical significance.

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Coordinates
55.8368, -4.4802
District
Renfrewshire
Postcode
PA5 9BH
Parliamentary constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South
Nearest railway station
Johnstone β€” 1.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is East Church, Glenpatrick Road, Elderslie?
East Church, Glenpatrick Road, Elderslie is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode PA5 9BH).
What is East Church, Glenpatrick Road, Elderslie?
East Church, Glenpatrick Road, Elderslie β€” category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
How do I get to East Church, Glenpatrick Road, Elderslie?
The nearest railway station is Johnstone, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA5 9BH.
Is East Church, Glenpatrick Road, Elderslie a listed building?
East Church, Glenpatrick Road, Elderslie is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
Is East Church, Glenpatrick Road, Elderslie free to visit?
Yes, East Church, Glenpatrick Road, Elderslie is free to enter.
How do I get to East Church, Glenpatrick Road, Elderslie?
The nearest railway station is Johnstone, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA5 9BH.