Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Benedict's R.C. Church and Presbytery, 755 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow
In or near Garnkirk.
St Benedict's R.C. Church and Presbytery, 755 Westerhouse Road, 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
- Easterhouse · 1.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Benedict's R.C. Church and Presbytery, the nearest railway station is Easterhouse, located 1.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is G34 9RP, and entry is free.
About
St Benedict's R.C. Church and Presbytery, 755 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB32159). 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 23/09/1994 Local Authority Glasgow Planning Authority Glasgow Burgh Glasgow NGR NS 67509 66075 Coordinates 267509, 666075 — St Benedict's, Easterhouse, 1965, Gillespie, Kidd and Coia. Church (No 753): Rectangular, dark grey rendering on brick (originally lighter). Copper monopitch roofs linked by glazing strips. Wallheads rise above roof. Front Elevation: Flush porch towards L with strip glazing above and cross offset to R, under catslide from lower pitch of main roof; clasped on L by baptistry with raised monopitch roof, small angle pane window at top L; on R by Lady Chapel with raised monopitch roof higher at R. Narrow strip glazing at ground on R with single-pane window towards R at first. Glazing strip between main roof pitches notably irregular. Side Walls: In outline reflect roof pitches. Closely spaced slender buttress strips. Interior: not seen 1991. Presbytery (No 755): To south east of church, in similar style but with lower and narrower roof. Front elevation: Timber framed strip glazing between roof pitches and below eaves, some panes in strip above lower windows (1 + 2 + 2 from L). Small single-pane windows in side elevations. Rear elevation not seen. — Similar in layout to St Joseph's, Faifley Road, Clydebank.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Benedict's R.C. Church and Presbytery is located at 755 Westerhouse Road in Glasgow, central Scotland. This structure is designated as a category B listed building, reflecting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8696, -4.1189
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G34 9RP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow North East
- Nearest railway station
- Easterhouse — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17810493 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Benedict's R.C. Church and Presbytery, 755 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow?
- St Benedict's R.C. Church and Presbytery, 755 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G34 9RP).
- What is St Benedict's R.C. Church and Presbytery, 755 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow?
- St Benedict's R.C. Church and Presbytery, 755 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Benedict's R.C. Church and Presbytery, 755 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow?
- The nearest railway station is Easterhouse, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode G34 9RP.
- Is St Benedict's R.C. Church and Presbytery, 755 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow a listed building?
- St Benedict's R.C. Church and Presbytery, 755 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is St Benedict's R.C. Church and Presbytery, 755 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow free to visit?
- Yes, St Benedict's R.C. Church and Presbytery, 755 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Benedict's R.C. Church and Presbytery, 755 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow?
- The nearest railway station is Easterhouse, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G34 9RP.