Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
United Presbyterian Church and Halls, East Bowmont Street, Kelso
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United Presbyterian Church and Halls, East Bowmont Street, Kelso — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
United Presbyterian Church and Halls, East Bowmont Street, Kelso is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB35744). 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 02/07/1980 Local Authority Scottish Borders Planning Authority Scottish Borders Burgh Kelso NGR NT 72767 34095 Coordinates 372767, 634095 — John Starforth, 1885-6 Large symmetrical 1st pointed gothic church. Main entrance at south end in gabled porch with 4 stage, angle- buttressed tower over, stair and cap-house at SW corner, lancetted belfry, crenellated parapet. The tower is flanked by 2 storey, circular stair towers with slated conical roofs, flanked in turn by side entrances in canted, gabled two storey 'transpets'. Broad 3 bay polished dressings, slated roof with decorative tiled ridge and small timber leaded fleche. Halls attached to North side of church and similarly detailed. — Built as Kelso United Presbyterian Church replacing and on site of church of 1788.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The United Presbyterian Church and Halls is located on East Bowmont Street in Kelso, central Scotland. It is a category B listed building, recognised for its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5997, -2.4337
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD5 7BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Official site
- www.scotborders.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17838951 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is United Presbyterian Church and Halls, East Bowmont Street, Kelso?
- United Presbyterian Church and Halls, East Bowmont Street, Kelso is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD5 7BG).
- What is United Presbyterian Church and Halls, East Bowmont Street, Kelso?
- United Presbyterian Church and Halls, East Bowmont Street, Kelso — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to United Presbyterian Church and Halls, East Bowmont Street, Kelso?
- Drivers can use postcode TD5 7BG.
- Is United Presbyterian Church and Halls, East Bowmont Street, Kelso a listed building?
- United Presbyterian Church and Halls, East Bowmont Street, Kelso is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is United Presbyterian Church and Halls, East Bowmont Street, Kelso free to visit?
- Yes, United Presbyterian Church and Halls, East Bowmont Street, Kelso is free to enter.
- How do I get to United Presbyterian Church and Halls, East Bowmont Street, Kelso?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD5 7BG. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.