Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Lowson Memorial Church, Montrose Road, Forfar
In or near Dunnichen.
Lowson Memorial Church, Montrose Road, Forfar — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Lowson Memorial Church, Montrose Road, Forfar is a category A listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB31604). 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 A Date Added 11/06/1971 Local Authority Angus Planning Authority Angus Burgh Forfar NGR NO 46492 50881 Coordinates 346492, 750881 — A Marshall Mackenzie (Aberdeen) 1912-14. Late Scots gothic, cruciform, red snecked rubble, details culled from Elgin, Aberdeen Greyfriars, St. Monance and other sources. 5-bay nave with aisles, W. bay blind with vaulted S. porch, contains narthex and organ chamber over; aisleless transepts and one-bay presbytery, low central tower and squat spire interior: round arched arcades on circular piers, waggon roof groined at clerestory windows. Stained glass of outstanding interest by Douglas Strachan.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lowson Memorial Church is located on Montrose Road in Forfar, within the Scottish Highlands. This structure is designated as a category A listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.6467, -2.8742
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD8 2HY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
Sources
- wikidata: Q56250624 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lowson Memorial Church, Montrose Road, Forfar?
- Lowson Memorial Church, Montrose Road, Forfar is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD8 2HY).
- What is Lowson Memorial Church, Montrose Road, Forfar?
- Lowson Memorial Church, Montrose Road, Forfar — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lowson Memorial Church, Montrose Road, Forfar?
- Drivers can use postcode DD8 2HY.
- Is Lowson Memorial Church, Montrose Road, Forfar a listed building?
- Lowson Memorial Church, Montrose Road, Forfar is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Lowson Memorial Church, Montrose Road, Forfar free to visit?
- Yes, Lowson Memorial Church, Montrose Road, Forfar is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lowson Memorial Church, Montrose Road, Forfar?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DD8 2HY. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency.