Historic churches · North West England
Old Parish Church, High Street Graveyard, Annan
In or near Bowness-on-Solway.
Old Parish Church, High Street Graveyard, Annan — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Annan · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Old Parish Church and High Street Graveyard in Annan, you can take the train to Annan station, which is 0.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is DG12 6AA. Entry to the site is free.
About
Old Parish Church, High Street Graveyard, Annan is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB21098). 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 12/07/1988 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Burgh Annan NGR NY 19205 66607 Coordinates 319205, 566607 — Old Annan Churchyard, site of former parish church. Bounded at N and W by rubble-built enclosure/retaining walls; at S and E by rear walls of buildings (latter not included in this listing). Rebuilt gateway at S incorporates ?18th century cornices in gatepiers. Many good stone monuments.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
The Annan Museum features a permanent exhibition showcasing the history of Annan and its surroundings, with displays ranging from prehistoric artifacts to First World War memorabilia. Visitors can explore a variety of exhibits, including a Bronze Age burial urn and a collection of local paintings.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Old Parish Church, located in the High Street Graveyard of Annan in the Scottish Lowlands, is a category B listed building. Its historical significance contributes to the character of the area, reflecting the architectural heritage of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9875, -3.2642
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG12 6AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Phone
- 01461 201384
- Nearest railway station
- Annan — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Monday - Saturday 11am - 4pm; open for special events during winter
- Official site
- www.annan.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17779933 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Parish Church, High Street Graveyard, Annan?
- Old Parish Church, High Street Graveyard, Annan is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG12 6AA).
- What is Old Parish Church, High Street Graveyard, Annan?
- Old Parish Church, High Street Graveyard, Annan — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Parish Church, High Street Graveyard, Annan?
- The nearest railway station is Annan, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG12 6AA.
- Is Old Parish Church, High Street Graveyard, Annan a listed building?
- Old Parish Church, High Street Graveyard, Annan is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Old Parish Church, High Street Graveyard, Annan a protected site?
- Yes — Old Parish Church, High Street Graveyard, Annan is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- Is Old Parish Church, High Street Graveyard, Annan free to visit?
- Yes, Old Parish Church, High Street Graveyard, Annan is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Parish Church, High Street Graveyard, Annan?
- The nearest railway station is Annan, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG12 6AA.