Historic churches · Central Scotland
North Esk Church of Scotland, Bridge Street, Musselburgh
In or near Whitecraig.
North Esk Church of Scotland, Bridge Street, Musselburgh — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Musselburgh · 1.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit North Esk Church of Scotland, you can take a train to Musselburgh station, which is 1.4 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is EH21 6AG. Entry to the church is free.
About
North Esk Church of Scotland, Bridge Street, Musselburgh is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB38260). 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 15/05/1985 Local Authority East Lothian Planning Authority East Lothian Burgh Musselburgh NGR NT 34049 72753 Coordinates 334049, 672753 — 1838 William Burn. Mixed Norman and late gothic motifs, round and semi-elliptical arches with late gothic mouldings. Basically rectangular plan, rubble-built with symmetrical ashlar gable front to street: central gable with 3 advanced stepped lights rising into octagonal base for circular arcaded bellcote, conical stone roof and cross finial; lower flanking stairhall towers single windowed to front and flanks semi- elliptically arched doors to front, angle buttresses; flat roofed vestibule clasped between them breaking forward into buttressed porch with semi-elliptically arched doorway. Doors have 2 orders of shafts windows and bellcote one. Flank elevations 2 tier 4-bay with simple chamfered openings, slate roof. Interior tunnel. vaulted in plaster with diagonal ribs, and with transverse ribs continuing on flat-ceilinged aisles above wings of horse-shoe gallery. Several stained glass windows, remainder tinted glass. Some by A Ballantine and Gardiner.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
North Esk Church of Scotland is located on Bridge Street in Musselburgh, central Scotland. This church is designated as a category B listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9433, -3.0575
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH21 6AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Nearest railway station
- Musselburgh — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17809256 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Esk Church of Scotland, Bridge Street, Musselburgh?
- North Esk Church of Scotland, Bridge Street, Musselburgh is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH21 6AG).
- What is North Esk Church of Scotland, Bridge Street, Musselburgh?
- North Esk Church of Scotland, Bridge Street, Musselburgh — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to North Esk Church of Scotland, Bridge Street, Musselburgh?
- The nearest railway station is Musselburgh, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH21 6AG.
- Is North Esk Church of Scotland, Bridge Street, Musselburgh a listed building?
- North Esk Church of Scotland, Bridge Street, Musselburgh is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is North Esk Church of Scotland, Bridge Street, Musselburgh free to visit?
- Yes, North Esk Church of Scotland, Bridge Street, Musselburgh is free to enter.
- How do I get to North Esk Church of Scotland, Bridge Street, Musselburgh?
- The nearest railway station is Musselburgh, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH21 6AG.