Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Moat Park Church, Kirkstyle, Biggar
In or near Carnwath.
Moat Park Church, Kirkstyle, Biggar — 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
Moat Park Church, Kirkstyle, Biggar is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB22259). 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 07/05/1980 Local Authority South Lanarkshire Planning Authority South Lanarkshire Burgh Biggar NGR NT 03978 37838 Coordinates 303978, 637838 — Peddie and Kinnear. Dated 1865 at bell tower. Cost $1400. Romanesque. Squared snecked rubble, ashlar dressings, slate roof. Shallow narthex at E end, with 4 small pilastered roundheaded windows below dog tooth decoration, 4 flanked by 2 roundheaded doorways with columns and carved capitals; large rose window above. Square bell tower, pyramidal roof with fish scale slates. Buttressed 5 bay nave, simple roundheaded windows. Plain interior with gallery at E end. Church hall at rear.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Biggar Gasworks Museum is the only preserved gasworks left in Scotland, showcasing the historical industrial process of coal gas production. Visitors can see steam-driven machines and explore the remaining buildings and equipment that date back over 130 years.
Place summary
Moat Park Church is a category B listed building located in Kirkstyle, Biggar, in central Scotland. The church's architectural significance and historical value contribute to its designation, reflecting its importance within the local community.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6246, -3.5264
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML12 6BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Phone
- +44 1899 221070
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- wikidata: Q17846014 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moat Park Church, Kirkstyle, Biggar?
- Moat Park Church, Kirkstyle, Biggar is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6BZ).
- What is Moat Park Church, Kirkstyle, Biggar?
- Moat Park Church, Kirkstyle, Biggar — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Moat Park Church, Kirkstyle, Biggar?
- Drivers can use postcode ML12 6BZ.
- Is Moat Park Church, Kirkstyle, Biggar a listed building?
- Moat Park Church, Kirkstyle, Biggar is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Moat Park Church, Kirkstyle, Biggar free to visit?
- Yes, Moat Park Church, Kirkstyle, Biggar is free to enter.
- How do I get to Moat Park Church, Kirkstyle, Biggar?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6BZ. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.