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The Great Britain Guide

Historic churches Β· Central Scotland

St Mary's R.C. Church, 167 George St, Paisley

In or near Elderslie.

Free admissionβ˜… 4.8 Β· 48 Google reviews

St Mary's R.C. Church, 167 George St, Paisley β€” category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Castlehead Church, Paisley (Robert Tannahill Grave) - geograph.org.uk - 366879

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Paisley St James Β· 1.2 km
  • Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit St Mary's R.C. Church, you can take a train to Paisley St James, which is 1.2 km away. The church is located at postcode PA1 2LN and entry is free.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

St Mary's R.C. Church, 167 George St, Paisley is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB38988). 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 27/06/1980 Local Authority Renfrewshire Planning Authority Renfrewshire Burgh Paisley NGR NS 47167 63625 Coordinates 247167, 663625 β€” Pugin and Pugin architect 1891. Geometrical Decorated Gothic rectangular plan 7-bay nave and buttressed aisles and projecting porch. Apse added 1905. Squared rubble with ashlar dressings. Front: gabled end of nave with 5-light traceried window, with semi-vesica in gable. Angle buttresses 3-light traceried window at west end of north aisle south to right is finialled gabled porch set forward with 2 entrance arches and canopied niche over the statue. 3 cusped lights under segmental headed window at side. Similar window to aisles and clerestory. 3 confessionals added to west aisle. Beyond is apse; rectangular at ground level and semi-octagonal ventilator with spirelet. Interior: octagonal piers arcade. Organ gallery at west with fretted balcony. Elaborate carved stone and marble altar rails, and altarpieces to apse and flanking chapels. 4 niched statues flank apse windows. Couple roof to apse and nave with painted square panels. Modern stained glass.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Place summary

St Mary's R.C. Church is located at 167 George Street in Paisley, central Scotland. This Roman Catholic church is a category B listed building, reflecting its architectural and historical significance.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.8416, -4.4423
District
Renfrewshire
Postcode
PA1 2LN
Parliamentary constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South
Nearest railway station
Paisley St James β€” 1.2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Mary's R.C. Church, 167 George St, Paisley?
St Mary's R.C. Church, 167 George St, Paisley is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode PA1 2LN).
What is St Mary's R.C. Church, 167 George St, Paisley?
St Mary's R.C. Church, 167 George St, Paisley β€” category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
How do I get to St Mary's R.C. Church, 167 George St, Paisley?
The nearest railway station is Paisley St James, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA1 2LN.
Is St Mary's R.C. Church, 167 George St, Paisley a listed building?
St Mary's R.C. Church, 167 George St, Paisley is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
Is St Mary's R.C. Church, 167 George St, Paisley free to visit?
Yes, St Mary's R.C. Church, 167 George St, Paisley is free to enter.
How do I get to St Mary's R.C. Church, 167 George St, Paisley?
The nearest railway station is Paisley St James, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA1 2LN.