Historic churches · Central Scotland
Uphall Church And Burial-ground
In or near Dechmont.
Uphall Church And Burial-ground — 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
- Uphall · 1.7 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Uphall Church and Burial-ground, the nearest railway station is Uphall, located 1.7 km away. The postcode for the site is EH52 6JP, and entry is free.
About
Uphall Church And Burial-ground is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB14235). 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 Local Authority West Lothian Planning Authority West Lothian Parish Uphall NGR NT 05981 72211 Coordinates 305981, 672211 — Later 12th cent. Much altered. Originally consisted only of aisleless Nave (with W. Tower) and Chancel. Rubble. Gabled. Slated roof. Round-arched S. doorway. Chancel extended 15th cent; fore-stair dated 1644 to former Buchan loft. Upper part of Tower has been rebuilt; belfry added 1878 (bell dated 1503). Lower part appropriated as burial place of Earls of Buchan. Shairp of Houston Aisle added on S. c.1620; barrel-vaulted. Additions on N: 1878. Plain interior: Chancel arch has been removed. — In ecclesiastical use. 15th cent. font is at R.C. Church in Broxburn. Uphall Parish was originally called Strathbrock and was practically co-extensive with the estate of Strathbrock.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Uphall Church and Burial-ground is located in central Scotland. It is a category B listed building, reflecting its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9337, -3.5065
- District
- West Lothian
- Postcode
- EH52 6JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Livingston
- Nearest railway station
- Uphall — 1.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17852693 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Uphall Church And Burial-ground?
- Uphall Church And Burial-ground is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH52 6JP).
- What is Uphall Church And Burial-ground?
- Uphall Church And Burial-ground — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Uphall Church And Burial-ground?
- The nearest railway station is Uphall, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH52 6JP.
- Is Uphall Church And Burial-ground a listed building?
- Uphall Church And Burial-ground is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Uphall Church And Burial-ground free to visit?
- Yes, Uphall Church And Burial-ground is free to enter.
- How do I get to Uphall Church And Burial-ground?
- The nearest railway station is Uphall, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH52 6JP.