Historic churches · Central Scotland
Wishart Memorial Church, 61 King Street, Dundee
In or near Dundee.
Wishart Memorial Church, 61 King Street, Dundee — 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
- Dundee · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Wishart Memorial Church, you can take a train to Dundee station, which is 0.9 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Wishart Memorial Church, 61 King Street, Dundee is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB25275). 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 04/02/1965 Local Authority Dundee Planning Authority Dundee Burgh Dundee NGR NO 40649 30749 Coordinates 340649, 730749 — Thomas Martin Cappon, with William Gillespie Lamond, draughtsman, 1899-1901. Free perpendicular church with square-section tower, snecked rubble with red ashlar dressings. Some art-nouveau details. GABLE TO STREET: large perpendicular traceried window within ogee hood moulded. Mullioned basement window. Round arched door to right with carved tympanum and ogee hood mould. Advanced square-section tower with slight batter; round-arched entrance with bas-relief portrait of Wishart in tympanum, moulded reveals and ornate attached finials; 3-light square headed window over. Single stair lights on return elevation, belfry stage with twin louvred openings under continuous hood moulds, angle gargoyles and finials, crenellated parapet. Tall sides and rear, in fall of ground; 4-storey vestry block projects at W, canted bay at rear formerly housing pulpit and organ; 3 3-light traceried windows, those to E within battered, skewed gablets. Piended and gabled slate roof with pagoda ventilator and wrought-iron finial. Sinuous art-nouveau wrought-iron railings to street. INTERIOR: gallaried on two sides. Fine Edwardian stained glass. Original leaded glass.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Tayside Islamic Centre serves as a mosque and community center for the Muslim community in Dundee. It offers daily prayers, Islamic education, and various community services, including support for new Muslims and family guidance.
Place summary
Wishart Memorial Church is located at 61 King Street in Dundee, central Scotland. It is a category B listed building, notable for its architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.4651, -2.9648
- District
- Dundee City
- Postcode
- DD1 2JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dundee Central
- Phone
- 01382 224817
- Nearest railway station
- Dundee — 0.9 km
- Official site
- taysideislamiccentre.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17807559 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wishart Memorial Church, 61 King Street, Dundee?
- Wishart Memorial Church, 61 King Street, Dundee is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode DD1 2JE).
- What is Wishart Memorial Church, 61 King Street, Dundee?
- Wishart Memorial Church, 61 King Street, Dundee — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wishart Memorial Church, 61 King Street, Dundee?
- The nearest railway station is Dundee, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD1 2JE.
- Is Wishart Memorial Church, 61 King Street, Dundee a listed building?
- Wishart Memorial Church, 61 King Street, Dundee is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Wishart Memorial Church, 61 King Street, Dundee free to visit?
- Yes, Wishart Memorial Church, 61 King Street, Dundee is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wishart Memorial Church, 61 King Street, Dundee?
- The nearest railway station is Dundee, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD1 2JE.