Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland
Yester Parish Church, Gifford
In or near Haddington.
Yester Parish Church, Gifford — church building in Gifford, East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Yester Parish Church, Gifford is an abbey, priory, or monastic site in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church building in Gifford, East Lothian, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9038°, -2.7456°.
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Heritage listing
Yester Parish Church is a church of the Church of Scotland in the village of Gifford, East Lothian, Scotland. The village forms part of Yester, Bolton and Saltoun parish, and is a linked charge with Humbie Parish Church.
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Official information
Yester Parish Church is a historic church located in Gifford, known for its beautiful architecture and serene atmosphere. Visitors can explore the church's interior and enjoy the surrounding countryside.
From the Wikipedia article
Yester Parish Church is a church of the Church of Scotland in the village of Gifford, East Lothian, Scotland. The village forms part of Yester, Bolton and Saltoun parish, and is a linked charge with Humbie Parish Church.
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Background
History
Several church buildings have been used during the history of the parish. The earliest record of a church in the area (St Bathan's Chapel) is from 1241. Its ruins lie in the woods beside Yester House, to the south-west of the village centre. A church also once stood at Duncanlaw, a former settlement to the south-east of the main village. The present building dates to 1708, and stands towards the north of the village, at the main road junction, just behind the village war memorial. The church is a Category A listed building.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9038, -2.7456
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH41 4QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Official site
- www.yesterboltonsaltounchurch.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q8052941 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Yester Parish Church (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Yester Kirk at Gifford after a coat of paint - geograph.org.uk - 1606656.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Yester Parish Church, Gifford?
- Yester Parish Church, Gifford is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH41 4QH).
- What is Yester Parish Church, Gifford?
- Yester Parish Church, Gifford — church building in Gifford, East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Yester Parish Church, Gifford?
- Drivers can use postcode EH41 4QH.
- Is Yester Parish Church, Gifford a listed building?
- Yester Parish Church, Gifford is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- How do I get to Yester Parish Church, Gifford?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH41 4QH. It sits within the Lothian East parliamentary constituency.