Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
West Church, Townhead Street, Strathaven
In or near Glassford.
West Church, Townhead Street, Strathaven — 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
- Larkhall · 9.1 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
West Church is located at postcode ML10 6DH in Strathaven, South Lanarkshire. The nearest railway station is Larkhall, which is 9.1 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
West Church, Townhead Street, Strathaven is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB1314). 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 11/11/1980 Local Authority South Lanarkshire Planning Authority South Lanarkshire Parish Avondale NGR NS 70034 44445 Coordinates 270034, 644445 — Built 1835. Rectangular-plan, symmetrical church with Gothic details. Entrance front to Townhead Street: polished ashlar. Shallow advanced entrance bay approached by steps, with door having splayed reveals and hood mould. Blind castellated parapet above. 1 tall window in each outer bay, gallery window over entrance, all with Tudor arches, Y-tracery and hood moulds. Slender octagonal shafts at outer angles support cornice, blocking course and pinnacles. Elevation to Thomson Street harled, with 4 tall, segmental-headed windows. Piended slate roof. Original octagonal gatepiers with corniced caps; decorative cast iron railings. Interior: pulpit, flanked by stairs with iron balustrades and tall windows, leaded glass panels by W. & J. J. Kier of Glasgow. Gallery on 3 walls, supported by slender cast- iron clustered columns.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Church is a church located on Townhead Street in Strathaven, central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6760, -4.0683
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML10 6DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Kilbride and Strathaven
- Nearest railway station
- Larkhall — 9.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17845192 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Church, Townhead Street, Strathaven?
- West Church, Townhead Street, Strathaven is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML10 6DH).
- What is West Church, Townhead Street, Strathaven?
- West Church, Townhead Street, Strathaven — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Church, Townhead Street, Strathaven?
- The nearest railway station is Larkhall, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML10 6DH.
- Is West Church, Townhead Street, Strathaven a listed building?
- West Church, Townhead Street, Strathaven is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is West Church, Townhead Street, Strathaven free to visit?
- Yes, West Church, Townhead Street, Strathaven is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Church, Townhead Street, Strathaven?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML10 6DH. It sits within the East Kilbride and Strathaven parliamentary constituency.