Historic churches Β· Central Scotland
West United Free Church, West Bridge Street, Falkirk
In or near Camelon.
West United Free Church, West Bridge Street, Falkirk β category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 minβ1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Falkirk Grahamston Β· 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the West United Free Church in Falkirk, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Falkirk Grahamston, which is 0.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is FK1 5AZ, and entry to the church is free.
About
West United Free Church, West Bridge Street, Falkirk is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB31198). 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 25/10/1972 Local Authority Falkirk Planning Authority Falkirk Burgh Falkirk NGR NS 88520 80025 Coordinates 288520, 680025 β Original church Thomas Stirling 1799, simple large gabled rectangle, 2-storey treatment, semi-circular arched upper windows horseshoe gallery longitudinally on cast-iron columns. Victorian furnishing and organ case. Bold renaissance forebuilding added James Boucher 1884, central section couple-pilastered and pedimented, Ionic order with fluted necking, round arched doorpiece, 3 arched windows above; flanking 'aisle' sections 1-window each. β Built as Relief Church; the disused manse (demolished 1972) was also by Stirling 1789, much altered in 1860. A graveyard lies to the west of the church memorials from late 18th century onwards.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
West United Free Church is located on West Bridge Street in Falkirk, central Scotland. This building is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0002, -3.7891
- District
- Falkirk
- Postcode
- FK1 5AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Falkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Falkirk Grahamston β 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17816504 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West United Free Church, West Bridge Street, Falkirk?
- West United Free Church, West Bridge Street, Falkirk is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode FK1 5AZ).
- What is West United Free Church, West Bridge Street, Falkirk?
- West United Free Church, West Bridge Street, Falkirk β category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West United Free Church, West Bridge Street, Falkirk?
- The nearest railway station is Falkirk Grahamston, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK1 5AZ.
- Is West United Free Church, West Bridge Street, Falkirk a listed building?
- West United Free Church, West Bridge Street, Falkirk is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is West United Free Church, West Bridge Street, Falkirk free to visit?
- Yes, West United Free Church, West Bridge Street, Falkirk is free to enter.
- How do I get to West United Free Church, West Bridge Street, Falkirk?
- The nearest railway station is Falkirk Grahamston, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FK1 5AZ.