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Viewforth Church

Viewforth Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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30 min–1 h

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Viewforth Church is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB27104). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

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King's Church is a notable example of the Gothic Revival style of Architecture, located in the Polwarth area of Edinburgh. Originally known as the St Peter's Free Church, and then Viewforth Church the building is prominently located on two principal streets in the Bruntsfield and Fountainbridge neighbourhoods, at the intersection of Viewforth and Gilmore Place.

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From the Wikipedia article

King's Church is a notable example of the Gothic Revival style of Architecture, located in the Polwarth area of Edinburgh. Originally known as the St Peter's Free Church, and then Viewforth Church the building is prominently located on two principal streets in the Bruntsfield and Fountainbridge neighbourhoods, at the intersection of Viewforth and Gilmore Place.

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Coordinates
55.9398, -3.2126

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Viewforth Church?
Viewforth Church is in Central Scotland, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 55.9398°, -3.2126°.
Is Viewforth Church a listed building?
Viewforth Church carries the heritage designation "category B listed building" — a protective status under UK heritage law.