Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
St John's Kirk
In or near Carnwath.
St John's Kirk — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
St John's Kirk is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB653). 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
St John's Kirk is a roofless structure that now serves as a burial ground. Its historical significance is underscored by its designation as a Category B listed building, reflecting its special architectural or historic interest.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
St John's Kirk is a church located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, indicating its special architectural or historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6063, -3.6137
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML12 6NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- wikidata: Q17847858 (CC0)
Other places nearby

Richard's Knowe Strip,settlement 150m WNW of St John's Kirk
Vineyards · 0.3 km

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Vineyards · 0.5 km

Wee Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km

Symington
Villages · 1.5 km

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Historic churches · 1.6 km

Castlehill
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km

Westside
Vineyards · 1.8 km

Cormiston Towers Farm
Vineyards · 2.0 km

Scaut Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km

Fallburn Hillfort
Hill forts · 2.4 km

Fallburn
Vineyards · 2.4 km

Thankerton Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.4 km
Nearby
📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Lowlands
Richard's Knowe Strip,settlement 150m WNW of St John's Kirk
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📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Lowlands
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Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
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Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Castlehill
Castlehill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 261 m.
Where to eat & stay near St John's Kirk
Places to stay
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Hostels · Scottish Lowlands
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Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
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Newhouse Park Farm
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St John's Kirk?
- St John's Kirk is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6NJ).
- What is St John's Kirk?
- St John's Kirk — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St John's Kirk?
- Drivers can use postcode ML12 6NJ.
- Is St John's Kirk a listed building?
- St John's Kirk is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is St John's Kirk free to visit?
- Yes, St John's Kirk is free to enter.
- How do I get to St John's Kirk?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6NJ. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.