Historic churches · Central Scotland
Ormiston Hall,St Giles Kirk
In or near Ormiston.
Ormiston Hall,St Giles Kirk — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Prestonpans · 6.4 km
- Free entry
About
Ormiston Hall,St Giles Kirk is a scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry SM761). 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
Ormiston Hall, St Giles Kirk is an ecclesiastical structure that holds historical significance as a church. It was added to the heritage listing on 24 June 1936, reflecting its importance within the East Lothian parish of Ormiston.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Great Yew of Ormiston is an iconic ancient tree located in a private residential area near the ruins of Ormiston Hall in East Lothian, Scotland. It features ten major branches that reach the ground and sprout new growth, making it a unique example of a layering tree.
Place summary
Ormiston Hall, St Giles Kirk is a church located in central Scotland. It is designated as a scheduled monument, highlighting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8978, -2.9434
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH35 5NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Nearest railway station
- Prestonpans — 6.4 km
- Official site
- www.ancienttreeforum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q56666460 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ormiston Hall,St Giles Kirk?
- Ormiston Hall,St Giles Kirk is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH35 5NJ).
- What is Ormiston Hall,St Giles Kirk?
- Ormiston Hall,St Giles Kirk — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ormiston Hall,St Giles Kirk?
- The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH35 5NJ.
- Is Ormiston Hall,St Giles Kirk a listed building?
- Ormiston Hall,St Giles Kirk is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Ormiston Hall,St Giles Kirk free to visit?
- Yes, Ormiston Hall,St Giles Kirk is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ormiston Hall,St Giles Kirk?
- The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH35 5NJ.