Historic churches · Central Scotland
St George's North Church, George Square, Greenock
In or near Kilcreggan.
St George's North Church, George Square, Greenock — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Greenock West · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
St George's North Church is located at postcode PA16 8JX in Greenock, with the nearest railway station being Greenock West, approximately 0.4 km away. Entry to the church is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
St George's North Church, George Square, Greenock is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB34117). 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 13/05/1971 Local Authority Inverclyde Planning Authority Inverclyde Burgh Greenock NGR NS 27515 76455 Coordinates 227515, 676455 — Large ashlar round-arched Renaissance with tall stone steeple having open crown top: channelled ground floor treatment: Salmon Son and Ritchie archts., 1870. — Ecc. building in use as such. Formerly listed as St George's Church, amended on 7 June 2004 as a result of amalgamation of congregations.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
The Watt Institution is a heritage attraction in Greenock, showcasing collections that highlight the history and culture of Inverclyde. Visitors can explore various exhibits, engage with local history, and access archives for family history research.
Place summary
St George's North Church is located in George Square, Greenock, in the Scottish Highlands. This church is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9501, -4.7639
- District
- Inverclyde
- Postcode
- PA16 8JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
- Phone
- +44 1475 715624
- Nearest railway station
- Greenock West — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.inverclyde.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17825709 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St George's North Church, George Square, Greenock?
- St George's North Church, George Square, Greenock is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA16 8JX).
- What is St George's North Church, George Square, Greenock?
- St George's North Church, George Square, Greenock — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St George's North Church, George Square, Greenock?
- The nearest railway station is Greenock West, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA16 8JX.
- Is St George's North Church, George Square, Greenock a listed building?
- St George's North Church, George Square, Greenock is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is St George's North Church, George Square, Greenock free to visit?
- Yes, St George's North Church, George Square, Greenock is free to enter.
- How do I get to St George's North Church, George Square, Greenock?
- The nearest railway station is Greenock West, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA16 8JX.