Historic churches · Central Scotland
St David's Church
In or near Danderhall.
St David's Church — church in Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Eskbank · 1.1 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St David's Church is located in Midlothian, central Scotland, with the postcode EH22 3BQ. The nearest railway station is Eskbank, which is 1.1 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St David's Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1854. Designed by Joseph Hansom. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.8907°, -3.0757°.
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Official information
St David's Catholic Church in Dalkeith serves the local community and welcomes visitors. The church features beautiful interior spaces and hosts various parish events and Mass services.
From the Wikipedia article
St David's Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland. It was founded in 1854 by Cecil Chetwynd Kerr, Marchioness of Lothian. It was designed by Joseph Hansom and is a category A listed building.
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Background
History
Cecil Chetwynd Kerr, Marchioness of Lothian was a follower of the Oxford movement. Her spiritual advisor John Henry Newman was a leading thinker in the group. She had built St John's church in Jedburgh for the Episcopalian church. After she converted to Catholicism in 1851, Lady Lothian decided to build a church for the Catholic population in Dalkeith. Joseph Hansom was the church architect and building started in 1853. The church's founder died on a religious visit to Rome in 1877, but her body was buried in this church at the foot of the altar. In 1944, the Jesuits left the parish and handed over administration of the church to the Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh who continue to…
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- Coordinates
- 55.8907, -3.0757
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH22 3BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
- Established
- 1854
- Nearest railway station
- Eskbank — 1.1 km
- Official site
- www.stdavidsdalkeith.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q16248065 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St David's Church, Dalkeith (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St. David's Roman Catholic Church, Dalkeith by Owen Proudfoot.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St David's Church?
- St David's Church is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH22 3BQ).
- What is St David's Church?
- St David's Church — church in Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to St David's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Eskbank, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH22 3BQ.
- When was St David's Church built?
- Built or established in 1854. Designed by Joseph Hansom.
- Is St David's Church a listed building?
- St David's Church is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is St David's Church free to visit?
- Yes, St David's Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to St David's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Eskbank, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH22 3BQ.