Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
St Kentigern's Church, Hope Street, Lanark
In or near Kirkfieldbank.
St Kentigern's Church, Hope Street, Lanark — 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
- Lanark · 0.6 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Kentigern's Church is located at postcode ML11 7NL in Lanark, South Lanarkshire. The nearest railway station is Lanark, which is 0.6 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Kentigern's Church, Hope Street, Lanark is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB37007). 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 12/01/1971 Local Authority South Lanarkshire Planning Authority South Lanarkshire Burgh Lanark NGR NS 88026 43812 Coordinates 288026, 643812 — W and J Hay 1883. 13th century. Gothic. Nave and aisles with tower and 138' spire at south. Snecked rubble with droved ashlar dressings and quoins. 2 doors, with rose above under central enriched pointed arch. Triple light above with geometric tracery. Hoodmould and decorative label stops. Gable head cross. Single lancet in east elevation of north aisle. Square tower with lancets, arrow slits and bar traceried louvred opening, with splayed reveals to belfry. String course, rising over louvres to pointed gable head, at base of spire and decorated with gargoyles at angles. Broached, stone-spire with buttressed pinnacles and lucarne on alternate faces of facetted spire. Weathervane. — Cost $3000. Masons under the supervision of John Symington of Martin & Symington Carl
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
St Kentigern's Church is a historic site in Lanark, known for its rich history and connections to Scotland's past. Visitors can explore the church and learn about its significance in the context of the town's heritage.
Place summary
St Kentigern's Church is located on Hope Street in Lanark, central Scotland. This church is a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6748, -3.7821
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML11 7NL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hamilton and Clyde Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Lanark — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.lanark.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17852160 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Kentigern's Church, Hope Street, Lanark?
- St Kentigern's Church, Hope Street, Lanark is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML11 7NL).
- What is St Kentigern's Church, Hope Street, Lanark?
- St Kentigern's Church, Hope Street, Lanark — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Kentigern's Church, Hope Street, Lanark?
- The nearest railway station is Lanark, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML11 7NL.
- Is St Kentigern's Church, Hope Street, Lanark a listed building?
- St Kentigern's Church, Hope Street, Lanark is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is St Kentigern's Church, Hope Street, Lanark free to visit?
- Yes, St Kentigern's Church, Hope Street, Lanark is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Kentigern's Church, Hope Street, Lanark?
- The nearest railway station is Lanark, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML11 7NL.