Historic churches · Central Scotland
Old Parish Church, Cockpen
In or near Gorebridge.
Old Parish Church, Cockpen — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Anne Burgess — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newtongrange · 0.9 km
- Free entry
About
Old Parish Church, Cockpen is a scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry SM1186). 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
The Old Parish Church in Cockpen is an ecclesiastical structure that holds significant historical value, particularly in relation to medieval and early modern ecclesiastical architecture. Its potential to enhance the understanding of religious practices and material culture from these periods underscores its importance.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Old Parish Church is a scheduled monument located in central Scotland. This church is notable for its historical significance and architectural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8584, -3.0771
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH19 3JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
- Nearest railway station
- Newtongrange — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56666802 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Parish Church, Cockpen?
- Old Parish Church, Cockpen is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH19 3JE).
- What is Old Parish Church, Cockpen?
- Old Parish Church, Cockpen — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Parish Church, Cockpen?
- The nearest railway station is Newtongrange, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH19 3JE.
- Is Old Parish Church, Cockpen a listed building?
- Old Parish Church, Cockpen is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Old Parish Church, Cockpen free to visit?
- Yes, Old Parish Church, Cockpen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Parish Church, Cockpen?
- The nearest railway station is Newtongrange, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH19 3JE.