Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Leonard’s-in-the-Fields church
In or near Perth.
St Leonard’s-in-the-Fields church in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Perth · 0.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Leonard’s-in-the-Fields church, you can take a train to Perth railway station, which is 0.3 km away. Entry to the church is free, and it is accessible to visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is PH2 8AE.
About
St Leonard’s-in-the-Fields church is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Heritage listing
St Leonard's-in-the-Fields Church (formerly St Leonard's-in-the-Fields and Trinity Church) is located in Perth, Scotland. The church stands on Marshall Place at its junction with Scott Street, overlooking the northern end of the South Inch. Built between 1882 and 1885 to a design by J. J. Stevenson, it is now a Category A listed building. A Church of Scotland place of worship, the building is designed in the Gothic Revival style. Inside, the semi-octagonal apse was inspired by the 15th-century apse of the Church of the Holy Rude in Stirling. Perth photographer Magnus Jackson had a wooden studio on the site between the 1850s and 1884.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Leonard's-in-the-Fields Church (formerly St Leonard's-in-the-Fields and Trinity Church) is located in Perth, Scotland. The church stands on Marshall Place at its junction with Scott Street, overlooking the northern end of the South Inch. Built between 1882 and 1885 to a design by J. J. Stevenson, it is now a Category A listed building. A Church of Scotland place of worship, the building is designed in the Gothic Revival style. Inside, the semi-octagonal apse was inspired by the 15th-century apse of the Church of the Holy Rude in Stirling. Perth photographer Magnus Jackson had a wooden studio on the site between the 1850s and 1884. The organ, built in 1881 by the London-based company of Perth native Henry Bryceson, was originally installed in the former Morningside United Presbyterian Church. It was moved to St Leonard's-in-the-Fields in 1985 and installed in a modern ash case.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 56.3925, -3.4331
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH2 8AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Perth and Kinross-shire
- Established
- 1885
- Nearest railway station
- Perth — 0.3 km
- Official site
- slitfperth.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17570883 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Leonard's-in-the-Fields Church (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Leonard’s-in-the-Fields church?
- St Leonard’s-in-the-Fields church is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH2 8AE).
- What is St Leonard’s-in-the-Fields church?
- St Leonard’s-in-the-Fields church in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Leonard’s-in-the-Fields church?
- The nearest railway station is Perth, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH2 8AE.
- When was St Leonard’s-in-the-Fields church built?
- Built or established in 1885.
- Is St Leonard’s-in-the-Fields church a listed building?
- St Leonard’s-in-the-Fields church is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is St Leonard’s-in-the-Fields church free to visit?
- Yes, St Leonard’s-in-the-Fields church is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Leonard’s-in-the-Fields church?
- The nearest railway station is Perth, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH2 8AE.