Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Salvation Army Citadel, 6 New Street, Ayr
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Salvation Army Citadel, 6 New Street, Ayr — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newton-on-Ayr · 0.6 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Salvation Army Citadel is located at 6 New Street, Ayr, postcode KA8 8ER. The nearest railway station is Newton-on-Ayr, which is 0.6 km away. Entry to the Citadel is free.
About
Salvation Army Citadel, 6 New Street, Ayr is a category C listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB21702). 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 C Date Added 10/01/1980 Local Authority South Ayrshire Planning Authority South Ayrshire Burgh Ayr NGR NS 33902 22586 Coordinates 233902, 622586 — Arthur Hamilton (John Hamilton & Son of Glasgow), 1905. 2-storey and attic, 4-bay Salvation Army Citadel. Coursed red sandstone. Base course. NW (ENTRANCE) ELEVATION: steps to pilastered entrance to right; broken segmental pediment; timber door; small single window to right; bipartite window at 1st floor. 2 central tripartite windows at ground floor to centre; buttress divides windows, roll-moulded detail at apex; Art Nouveau typography to frieze reads, "The Salvation Army Citadel"; 2 4-light dormers at attic. Single window at ground to advanced bay to outer left; tripartite window aligned above (bay rises through roofline); depressed central section to moulded parapet. Predominantly 8-pane timber windows. Grey slate roof; ridge and wallhead coped stacks; circular cans. INTERIOR: not seen 1998. — Stands adjacent to the former Unionist Club, 2, 4 New Road and 1 Weaver Street, and opposite the earlier 19th century gusset 1 and 3 New Road (see separate list descriptions). Details such as the buttress, pedimented doorway and lettering are of particular interest.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Salvation Army Citadel is located at 6 New Street in Ayr, within the Scottish Lowlands. This building is designated as a category C listed structure, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4688, -4.6291
- District
- South Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA8 8ER
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- Newton-on-Ayr — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56626297 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Salvation Army Citadel, 6 New Street, Ayr?
- Salvation Army Citadel, 6 New Street, Ayr is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA8 8ER).
- What is Salvation Army Citadel, 6 New Street, Ayr?
- Salvation Army Citadel, 6 New Street, Ayr — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Salvation Army Citadel, 6 New Street, Ayr?
- The nearest railway station is Newton-on-Ayr, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA8 8ER.
- Is Salvation Army Citadel, 6 New Street, Ayr a listed building?
- Salvation Army Citadel, 6 New Street, Ayr is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Salvation Army Citadel, 6 New Street, Ayr free to visit?
- Yes, Salvation Army Citadel, 6 New Street, Ayr is free to enter.
- How do I get to Salvation Army Citadel, 6 New Street, Ayr?
- The nearest railway station is Newton-on-Ayr, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA8 8ER.