Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Mary's Parish Church, Cowgate, Kirkintilloch
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St Mary's Parish Church, Cowgate, Kirkintilloch — 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
- Lenzie · 2.0 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Mary's Parish Church is located in Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire, with the postcode G66 1JB. The nearest railway station is Lenzie, which is 2 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Mary's Parish Church, Cowgate, Kirkintilloch is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB36662). 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 14/05/1971 Local Authority East Dunbartonshire Planning Authority East Dunbartonshire Burgh Kirkintilloch NGR NS 65475 73891 Coordinates 265475, 673891 — Erected 1912-14 to the designs of Messrs. Clark and Bell, Architects, Glasgow. Astriking design in pink sandstone; has a tall square tower with corner buttressing, pinnacles and "perpendicular" gothic features.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Mary's Parish Church is located in Cowgate, Kirkintilloch, in central Scotland. This church is a category B listed building, recognised for its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9392, -4.1553
- District
- East Dunbartonshire
- Postcode
- G66 1JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Dunbartonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Lenzie — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17794564 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary's Parish Church, Cowgate, Kirkintilloch?
- St Mary's Parish Church, Cowgate, Kirkintilloch is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G66 1JB).
- What is St Mary's Parish Church, Cowgate, Kirkintilloch?
- St Mary's Parish Church, Cowgate, Kirkintilloch — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Mary's Parish Church, Cowgate, Kirkintilloch?
- The nearest railway station is Lenzie, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode G66 1JB.
- Is St Mary's Parish Church, Cowgate, Kirkintilloch a listed building?
- St Mary's Parish Church, Cowgate, Kirkintilloch is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is St Mary's Parish Church, Cowgate, Kirkintilloch free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary's Parish Church, Cowgate, Kirkintilloch is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary's Parish Church, Cowgate, Kirkintilloch?
- The nearest railway station is Lenzie, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G66 1JB.