Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Martyrs Parish Church
In or near Auchinleck.
Martyrs Parish Church — presbyterian church building in Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- New Cumnock · 0.7 km
- Free entry
About
Martyrs Parish Church is a parish church in the Scottish Lowlands. Built or established in 1833, it dates from the Georgian period. Officially recognised as category B listed building. It sits within the Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is New Cumnock, about 0.7 km away. Postcode area KA18.
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Heritage listing
Martyrs Parish Church, designed by architect James Ingram in 1833, is an ecclesiastical building that remains in use for its original purpose. The church features an original pulpit, highlighting its historical and architectural significance within the community.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Martyrs Parish Church is a Georgian church located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode KA18. Established in 1833, it is designated as a Category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3960, -4.1847
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA18 4AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Established
- 1833
- Nearest railway station
- New Cumnock — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q16942600 (CC0)
- commons: A76 through New Cumnock - geograph.org.uk - 682726.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Martyrs Parish Church?
- Martyrs Parish Church is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA18 4AN).
- What is Martyrs Parish Church?
- Martyrs Parish Church — presbyterian church building in Scotland.
- How do I get to Martyrs Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is New Cumnock, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA18 4AN.
- When was Martyrs Parish Church built?
- Built or established in 1833.
- Is Martyrs Parish Church a listed building?
- Martyrs Parish Church is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Martyrs Parish Church free to visit?
- Yes, Martyrs Parish Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Martyrs Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is New Cumnock, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA18 4AN.