Historic churches · Central Scotland
Pollokshaws United Free Church, 181 Shawbridge Street, Glasgow
In or near Glasgow.
Pollokshaws United Free Church, 181 Shawbridge Street, Glasgow — 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
- Pollokshaws West · 0.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
Pollokshaws United Free Church is located at 181 Shawbridge Street, Glasgow, G43 1FQ. The nearest railway station is Pollokshaws West, which is 0.2 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Pollokshaws United Free Church, 181 Shawbridge Street, Glasgow is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB33963). 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 17/06/1992 Local Authority Glasgow Planning Authority Glasgow Burgh Glasgow NGR NS 56082 61212 Coordinates 256082, 661212 — Earlier 19th century. Rectangular plan gothic church; stone-cleaned (ashlar) main gabled nave and aisles front to street; pinnacled nave low central door, traceried window set in deeply recessed and chamfered ingoes; plain 4-bay rubble built flanks. Slate roof. — Built 1844 according to Mr Robert Kirk, Clerk of Court.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pollokshaws United Free Church is a church located at 181 Shawbridge Street in Glasgow, central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8226, -4.2988
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G43 1FQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow South
- Nearest railway station
- Pollokshaws West — 0.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17815509 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pollokshaws United Free Church, 181 Shawbridge Street, Glasgow?
- Pollokshaws United Free Church, 181 Shawbridge Street, Glasgow is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G43 1FQ).
- What is Pollokshaws United Free Church, 181 Shawbridge Street, Glasgow?
- Pollokshaws United Free Church, 181 Shawbridge Street, Glasgow — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pollokshaws United Free Church, 181 Shawbridge Street, Glasgow?
- The nearest railway station is Pollokshaws West, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode G43 1FQ.
- Is Pollokshaws United Free Church, 181 Shawbridge Street, Glasgow a listed building?
- Pollokshaws United Free Church, 181 Shawbridge Street, Glasgow is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Pollokshaws United Free Church, 181 Shawbridge Street, Glasgow free to visit?
- Yes, Pollokshaws United Free Church, 181 Shawbridge Street, Glasgow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pollokshaws United Free Church, 181 Shawbridge Street, Glasgow?
- The nearest railway station is Pollokshaws West, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G43 1FQ.