Historic churches · Central Scotland
Paisley Abbey
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Paisley Abbey — church in Paisley, Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Paisley Gilmour Street · 0.4 km
- Paid entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Paisley Abbey, you can take a train to Paisley Gilmour Street station, which is 0.4 km away. Entry to the abbey is free. The postcode for sat-nav is PA1 1JG.
About
Paisley Abbey is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1163. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Affiliated with Catholicism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Paisley, Scotland". Coordinates: 55.8450°, -4.4203°.
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Heritage listing
Paisley Abbey is a parish church of the Church of Scotland on the east bank of the White Cart Water in the centre of the town of Paisley, Renfrewshire, about 7 miles (11 kilometres) west of Glasgow, in Scotland. Replacing a church of the 8th century, the abbey church was founded as a Cluniac priory in 1163, with the present Gothic building dating from the 14th and 19th centuries. Following the Reformation in the 16th century, it became a Church of Scotland parish kirk.
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Official information
Paisley Abbey is a historic parish church founded in 1163, serving as the mother church of Paisley. Visitors can explore its beautiful architecture and participate in worship services.
From the Wikipedia article
Paisley Abbey is a parish church of the Church of Scotland on the east bank of the White Cart Water in the centre of the town of Paisley, Renfrewshire, about 7 miles (11 kilometres) west of Glasgow, in Scotland. Replacing a church of the 8th century, the abbey church was founded as a Cluniac priory in 1163, with the present Gothic building dating from the 14th and 19th centuries. Following the Reformation in the 16th century, it became a Church of Scotland parish kirk.
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Background
History
It is believed that Saint Mirin (or Saint Mirren) founded a community on this site in 7th century. Sometime after his death a shrine to the Saint was established, becoming a popular site of pilgrimage and veneration. The name Paisley may derive from the Brythonic (Cumbric) Passeleg, 'basilica' (derived from the Greek), i.e. 'major church', recalling an early, though undocumented, ecclesiastical importance. In 1163, Walter fitz Alan, the first High Steward of Scotland issued a charter for a priory to be set up on land owned by him in Paisley. It was dedicated to SS. Mary, James, Mirin and Milburga. Around 13 monks came from the Cluniac priory at Much Wenlock in Shropshire to found the…
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- Coordinates
- 55.8450, -4.4203
- District
- Renfrewshire
- Postcode
- PA1 1JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Paisley and Renfrewshire South
- Phone
- +44 (0)141 889 7654
- Established
- 1163
- Nearest railway station
- Paisley Gilmour Street — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.paisleyabbey.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q3018559 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Paisley Abbey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Paisley Abbey from the south east.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Paisley Abbey?
- Paisley Abbey is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode PA1 1JG).
- What is Paisley Abbey?
- Paisley Abbey — church in Paisley, Scotland.
- How do I get to Paisley Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Paisley Gilmour Street, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA1 1JG.
- When was Paisley Abbey built?
- Built or established in 1163.
- Is Paisley Abbey a listed building?
- Paisley Abbey is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Paisley Abbey free to visit?
- Yes, Paisley Abbey is free to enter.
- How do I get to Paisley Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Paisley Gilmour Street, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA1 1JG.