Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Glencairn Old Church
Glencairn Old Church — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Glencairn Old Church is a scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry SM3139). 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
Glencairn Old Church is an ecclesiastical structure located in Dumfries and Galloway, significant for its historical and architectural value. It has been designated as a scheduled monument under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979, reflecting its importance to the national heritage.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Glencairn Old Church is a historic church located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a scheduled monument, reflecting its significance in the region's architectural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1938, -3.8716
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG3 4HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- wikidata: Q56667020 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glencairn Old Church?
- Glencairn Old Church is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG3 4HD).
- What is Glencairn Old Church?
- Glencairn Old Church — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Glencairn Old Church?
- Drivers can use postcode DG3 4HD.
- Is Glencairn Old Church a listed building?
- Glencairn Old Church is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Glencairn Old Church free to visit?
- Yes, Glencairn Old Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Glencairn Old Church?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG3 4HD. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.