Historic churches · Central Scotland
Kingsbarns church
In or near Pittenweem.
Kingsbarns church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Kingsbarns church is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB8718). 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 B Date Added 23/11/1971 Local Authority Fife Planning Authority Fife Parish Kingsbarns NGR NO 59287 12086 Coordinates 359287, 712086 — Lowest stage of tower late 17th century, relic of 1631 church; ashlar, arched and keyblocked doorpiece, scroll buttresses to 2nd stage perhaps of later date. Church rebuilt probably mid 18th century, considerable alterations John Corstorphine and James Hewit 1789 and again, John Corstorphine 1797. Substantial rebuilding 1810-11, E and W gables demolished and rebuilt etc., Robert Balfour, architect, John Corstorphine executant. Plain T-plan, harled rubble. Interior since recast and refurnished. Top stage of tower and octagonal slated spire George Rae, 1865-6.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kingsbarns Church is located in central Scotland and is designated as a category B listed building. This classification highlights its architectural and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 56.2994, -2.6595
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY16 8SZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
Sources
- wikidata: Q17805015 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kingsbarns church?
- Kingsbarns church is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY16 8SZ).
- What is Kingsbarns church?
- Kingsbarns church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kingsbarns church?
- Drivers can use postcode KY16 8SZ.
- Is Kingsbarns church a listed building?
- Kingsbarns church is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Kingsbarns church free to visit?
- Yes, Kingsbarns church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kingsbarns church?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KY16 8SZ. It sits within the North East Fife parliamentary constituency.