Historic churches · Central Scotland
Free Church, Manse Road, Torphichen
In or near Torphichen.
Free Church, Manse Road, Torphichen — 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
- Bathgate · 4.1 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Free Church on Manse Road in Torphichen is located at postcode EH48 4LT, approximately 4.1 km from Bathgate railway station. Entry is free.
About
Free Church, Manse Road, Torphichen is a category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB14542). 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 25/06/1980 Local Authority West Lothian Planning Authority West Lothian Parish Torphichen NGR NS 96612 72289 Coordinates 296612, 672289 — Dated 1843. Norman Revival. Droved and stugged ashlar; dressed facework. Slated roof. Latticed windows. (round-headed on front; linteled at sides). Tower (with belfry) projecting from front end. — Derelict. One of the earliest buildings erected by a Free Church congregation.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Free Church on Manse Road in Torphichen is a category C listed building located in central Scotland. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9325, -3.6564
- District
- West Lothian
- Postcode
- EH48 4LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bathgate and Linlithgow
- Nearest railway station
- Bathgate — 4.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56620716 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Free Church, Manse Road, Torphichen?
- Free Church, Manse Road, Torphichen is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH48 4LT).
- What is Free Church, Manse Road, Torphichen?
- Free Church, Manse Road, Torphichen — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Free Church, Manse Road, Torphichen?
- The nearest railway station is Bathgate, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH48 4LT.
- Is Free Church, Manse Road, Torphichen a listed building?
- Free Church, Manse Road, Torphichen is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Free Church, Manse Road, Torphichen free to visit?
- Yes, Free Church, Manse Road, Torphichen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Free Church, Manse Road, Torphichen?
- The nearest railway station is Bathgate, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH48 4LT.