Historic churches · North West England
St Andrews Greenknowe Erskine Parish Church, Bank Street, Annan
In or near Bowness-on-Solway.
St Andrews Greenknowe Erskine Parish Church, Bank Street, Annan — category B 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
- Annan · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
St Andrews Greenknowe Erskine Parish Church is located at postcode DG12 6AA in Annan, within the Scottish Lowlands. The nearest railway station is Annan, which is 0.3 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Andrews Greenknowe Erskine Parish Church, Bank Street, Annan is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB21070). 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 Group Category Details 100000020 - See Notes Date Added 03/08/1971 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Burgh Annan NGR NY 19361 66490 Coordinates 319361, 566490 — Earlier 19th century. Rectangular-plan church with Tudor-arched openings. Wide main SW elevation to Bank Street faced in lightly-tooled red ashlar (remainder coursed rubble), pedimented wide gable broken by shallow advanced central entrance bay terminating in blind square turret with bracketted flat capping, plain corner pinnacles linked by iron tie-rods; door at base with moulded reveals. Tall outer lights with distinctive glazing pattern. Shallow flanks also 3 bays with tall lights. Slate roof. Canted brick and ashlar apse central on rear wall, ashlar-faced hall and vestry to W all added perhaps early 20th century. — Ecclesiastical building in use as such. B Group with Items in Bank Street and Items 31, 32.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Annan Museum is a family-friendly museum that showcases the history of Annan and its surroundings. Visitors can explore exhibits ranging from prehistoric artifacts to First World War memorabilia, including unique items like a 4000-year-old Bronze Age burial urn and mummified baby crocodiles.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Andrews Greenknowe Erskine Parish Church is located on Bank Street in Annan, within the Scottish Lowlands. This church is designated as a category B listed building, reflecting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9865, -3.2617
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG12 6AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Phone
- 01461 201384
- Nearest railway station
- Annan — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Monday - Saturday 11am - 4pm; open for special events during winter season
- Official site
- www.annan.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17779424 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Andrews Greenknowe Erskine Parish Church, Bank Street, Annan?
- St Andrews Greenknowe Erskine Parish Church, Bank Street, Annan is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG12 6AA).
- What is St Andrews Greenknowe Erskine Parish Church, Bank Street, Annan?
- St Andrews Greenknowe Erskine Parish Church, Bank Street, Annan — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Andrews Greenknowe Erskine Parish Church, Bank Street, Annan?
- The nearest railway station is Annan, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG12 6AA.
- Is St Andrews Greenknowe Erskine Parish Church, Bank Street, Annan a listed building?
- St Andrews Greenknowe Erskine Parish Church, Bank Street, Annan is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is St Andrews Greenknowe Erskine Parish Church, Bank Street, Annan a protected site?
- Yes — St Andrews Greenknowe Erskine Parish Church, Bank Street, Annan is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- Is St Andrews Greenknowe Erskine Parish Church, Bank Street, Annan free to visit?
- Yes, St Andrews Greenknowe Erskine Parish Church, Bank Street, Annan is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Andrews Greenknowe Erskine Parish Church, Bank Street, Annan?
- The nearest railway station is Annan, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG12 6AA.