Historic churches · Central Scotland
St. Ignatius Church
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St. Ignatius Church — Catholic church in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wishaw · 0.7 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St. Ignatius Church, you can take a train to Wishaw station, which is 0.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is ML2 8HP, and entry to the church is free.
About
St. Ignatius Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Named after Ignatius of Loyola. Wikidata describes it as: "Catholic church in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.7744°, -3.9153°.
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Heritage listing
St Ignatius Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in the town of Wishaw in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, within the Diocese of Motherwell. The church building was constructed in 1865, and is a category A listed building. It was designed by George Goldie in a Gothic revival style. The Church now holds about 1100 residents every Saturday and Sunday. Prominent priests since the sixties include Mgr O'Donnell, Fr Trench, Fr McGlinchey, Fr Morris, Canon McGovern.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
St. Ignatius Church is a historic parish church founded in 1859 located in Wishaw, Lanarkshire. Visitors can explore its rich history and participate in various parish services and activities.
From the Wikipedia article
St Ignatius Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in the town of Wishaw in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, within the Diocese of Motherwell. The church building was constructed in 1865, and is a category A listed building. It was designed by George Goldie in a Gothic revival style. The Church now holds about 1100 residents every Saturday and Sunday. Prominent priests since the sixties include Mgr O'Donnell, Fr Trench, Fr McGlinchey, Fr Morris, Canon McGovern.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7744, -3.9153
- District
- North Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML2 8HP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke
- Phone
- 01698 682679
- Established
- 1859
- Nearest railway station
- Wishaw — 0.7 km
- Official site
- saintignatiuswishaw.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4231895 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Ignatius Church, Wishaw (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St. Ignatius Church?
- St. Ignatius Church is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML2 8HP).
- What is St. Ignatius Church?
- St. Ignatius Church — Catholic church in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to St. Ignatius Church?
- The nearest railway station is Wishaw, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML2 8HP.
- When was St. Ignatius Church built?
- Built or established in 1859.
- Is St. Ignatius Church a listed building?
- St. Ignatius Church is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is St. Ignatius Church free to visit?
- Yes, St. Ignatius Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to St. Ignatius Church?
- The nearest railway station is Wishaw, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML2 8HP.