Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Pettinain Church
In or near Carstairs.
Pettinain Church — 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
- Carstairs · 2.6 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
Pettinain Church is located in central Scotland, with the postcode ML11 8SS. The nearest railway station is Carstairs, which is 2.6 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Pettinain Church is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB14173). 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 12/01/1971 Local Authority South Lanarkshire Planning Authority South Lanarkshire Parish Pettinain NGR NS 95499 42885 Coordinates 295499, 642885 — 1696; renovated 1820, interior recast circa 1870, 1622 Meikle bell.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pettinain Church is a category B listed building located in central Scotland. It is recognised for its architectural and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6682, -3.6629
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML11 8SS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Carstairs — 2.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17853041 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pettinain Church?
- Pettinain Church is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML11 8SS).
- What is Pettinain Church?
- Pettinain Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pettinain Church?
- The nearest railway station is Carstairs, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML11 8SS.
- Is Pettinain Church a listed building?
- Pettinain Church is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Pettinain Church free to visit?
- Yes, Pettinain Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pettinain Church?
- The nearest railway station is Carstairs, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML11 8SS.