Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Maxton Kirk
In or near Maxton.
Maxton Kirk — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Mary and Angus Hogg — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tweedbank · 9.8 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Maxton Kirk, the nearest railway station is Tweedbank, located 9.8 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Maxton Kirk is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB15162). 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 16/03/1971 Local Authority Scottish Borders Planning Authority Scottish Borders Parish Maxton NGR NT 61009 30373 Coordinates 361009, 630373 — Mid 18th century, incorporating 17th century fragments, renovated 1812 and 1866; 1609 Burgerhuys bell.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Maxton Kirk is a church located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, reflecting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5655, -2.6198
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD6 0RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Tweedbank — 9.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17842971 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maxton Kirk?
- Maxton Kirk is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD6 0RN).
- What is Maxton Kirk?
- Maxton Kirk — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Maxton Kirk?
- The nearest railway station is Tweedbank, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD6 0RN.
- Is Maxton Kirk a listed building?
- Maxton Kirk is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Maxton Kirk free to visit?
- Yes, Maxton Kirk is free to enter.
- How do I get to Maxton Kirk?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD6 0RN. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.