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The Great Britain Guide

Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands

Mertoun Church

In or near Maxton.

Free admission

Mertoun Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

02514 Maxton & Mertoun Church of Scotland, Mertoun 003

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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 Mertoun Church, the nearest railway station is Tweedbank, located 9.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TD6 0EA, and entry to the church is free. Accessibility information is not provided.

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About

Mertoun Church is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB15108). 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 09/06/1971 Local Authority Scottish Borders Planning Authority Scottish Borders Parish Mertoun NGR NT 61552 31821 Coordinates 361552, 631821 — 1658; renovated 1820 and 1893 when enlarged; 1762 bell.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Place summary

Mertoun Church is a church located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.5785, -2.6114
Postcode
TD6 0EA
Parliamentary constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Nearest railway station
Tweedbank9.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mertoun Church?
Mertoun Church is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD6 0EA).
What is Mertoun Church?
Mertoun Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Mertoun Church?
The nearest railway station is Tweedbank, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD6 0EA.
Is Mertoun Church a listed building?
Mertoun Church is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
Is Mertoun Church free to visit?
Yes, Mertoun Church is free to enter.
How do I get to Mertoun Church?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TD6 0EA. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.