Historic churches · Central Scotland
St James' Church, Thornhill Road, Falkirk
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St James' Church, Thornhill Road, Falkirk — 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
- Falkirk Grahamston · 0.6 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St James' Church is located at postcode FK2 7AX in Falkirk, central Scotland. The nearest railway station is Falkirk Grahamston, which is 0.6 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St James' Church, Thornhill Road, Falkirk is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB31253). 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 08/02/1995 Local Authority Falkirk Planning Authority Falkirk Burgh Falkirk NGR NS 89295 80591 Coordinates 289295, 680591 — Late 19th century in appearance. Gothic church on corner site with main gabled front to street, traceried giant nave window, porches on either side, one fronting steeple, the other in link to hall. Rock-faced red ashlar, dressed detailing, slated roofs, thin slated spire set within steeple parapet. Hall also has gabled front to street, disabled access ramp in red engineering brick. T-plan arrangement inside church, main capitals and corbels are sculptural, main roof open timber, organ in one transept, low timber-built pulpit. Impressive c.1970 leaded glass window in liturgical east gable. Iron-railed boundary walls also rock-faced red ashlar.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Divergent Games offers immersive escape room experiences in Falkirk, where visitors can engage in themed challenges and puzzles. Each room is designed to encourage teamwork and communication as players race against the clock to solve mysteries and escape.
Place summary
St James' Church is located on Thornhill Road in Falkirk, central Scotland. It is a category B listed building, recognised for its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0054, -3.7769
- District
- Falkirk
- Postcode
- FK2 7AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Falkirk
- Phone
- 07751069481
- Nearest railway station
- Falkirk Grahamston — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Open 7 days 12pm–10pm
- Official site
- www.divergentgames.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17816610 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St James' Church, Thornhill Road, Falkirk?
- St James' Church, Thornhill Road, Falkirk is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode FK2 7AX).
- What is St James' Church, Thornhill Road, Falkirk?
- St James' Church, Thornhill Road, Falkirk — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St James' Church, Thornhill Road, Falkirk?
- The nearest railway station is Falkirk Grahamston, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK2 7AX.
- Is St James' Church, Thornhill Road, Falkirk a listed building?
- St James' Church, Thornhill Road, Falkirk is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is St James' Church, Thornhill Road, Falkirk free to visit?
- Yes, St James' Church, Thornhill Road, Falkirk is free to enter.
- How do I get to St James' Church, Thornhill Road, Falkirk?
- The nearest railway station is Falkirk Grahamston, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FK2 7AX.