Historic churches · Central Scotland
Torphichen Kirk
In or near Torphichen.
Torphichen 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
- Nearest railway station
- Bathgate · 4.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
Torphichen Kirk is located in West Lothian, with the nearest railway station being Bathgate, approximately 4.3 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Torphichen Kirk is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB14533). 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 22/02/1971 Supplementary Information Updated 30/01/2018 Local Authority West Lothian Planning Authority West Lothian Parish Torphichen NGR NS 96894 72516 Coordinates 296894, 672516 — 1756. Trad. T-plan. Incorporates N. wall of Nave of Preceptory Church. Coursed rubble. Skew-gabled. Slated roof. 'Bird-cage' belfry (with bell by John Meikle 1700). Round-headed windows. Fore-stair of S. arm. Addition (later 19th cent.) at W. end. Interior: Plaster ceilings. Lofts, pulpit and folding Communion pews installed 1803. — In ecclesiastical use. Abuts on Crossing of Preceptory Church.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Torphichen Kirk is a church located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, notable for its architectural significance and historical importance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9346, -3.6522
- District
- West Lothian
- Postcode
- EH48 4LZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bathgate and Linlithgow
- Nearest railway station
- Bathgate — 4.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17852583 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Torphichen Kirk?
- Torphichen Kirk is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH48 4LZ).
- What is Torphichen Kirk?
- Torphichen Kirk — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Torphichen Kirk?
- The nearest railway station is Bathgate, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH48 4LZ.
- Is Torphichen Kirk a listed building?
- Torphichen Kirk is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Torphichen Kirk free to visit?
- Yes, Torphichen Kirk is free to enter.
- How do I get to Torphichen Kirk?
- The nearest railway station is Bathgate, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH48 4LZ.