Historic churches · North West England
Portpatrick, St Patrick Street, Old Parish Church
In or near Portpatrick.
Portpatrick, St Patrick Street, Old Parish Church — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stranraer · 9.5 km
- Free entry
About
Portpatrick, St Patrick Street, Old Parish Church is a scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry SM2008). 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
The Old Parish Church in Portpatrick is an ecclesiastical structure that holds historical significance. It was added to the heritage listing on November 9, 1938, reflecting its importance within the local community and its architectural value.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Old Portpatrick Church, built in 1628-29, features ruins that reflect its historical significance as one of the earliest cruciform churches in Galloway. Visitors can explore the church and its adjacent graveyard, which contains monuments related to local shipwrecks.
Place summary
The Old Parish Church is located on St Patrick Street in Portpatrick, within the Scottish Lowlands. This site is designated as a scheduled monument, highlighting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8427, -5.1165
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG9 8SU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Nearest railway station
- Stranraer — 9.5 km
- Official site
- www.portpatrickchurchyard.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17568600 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Portpatrick, St Patrick Street, Old Parish Church?
- Portpatrick, St Patrick Street, Old Parish Church is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG9 8SU).
- What is Portpatrick, St Patrick Street, Old Parish Church?
- Portpatrick, St Patrick Street, Old Parish Church — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Portpatrick, St Patrick Street, Old Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Stranraer, about 9.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG9 8SU.
- Is Portpatrick, St Patrick Street, Old Parish Church a listed building?
- Portpatrick, St Patrick Street, Old Parish Church is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Portpatrick, St Patrick Street, Old Parish Church free to visit?
- Yes, Portpatrick, St Patrick Street, Old Parish Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Portpatrick, St Patrick Street, Old Parish Church?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG9 8SU. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.