Historic churches · Central Scotland
Biggar Church
Biggar Church — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Biggar Church is a category A listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB22257). 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 A Date Added 12/01/1971 Local Authority South Lanarkshire Planning Authority South Lanarkshire Burgh Biggar NGR NT 04047 37895 Coordinates 304047, 637895 — 1545, founded by Malcolm, 3rd Lord Fleming. Altered 1870 by David Bryce, restored 1934-5. Perpendicular. Cruciform in plan, consisting of chancel with apsidal E-end, transepts and nave with square tower over the crossing. Ashlar and rubble, slate roof. In 1870, nave windows enlarged to present simple Y-traceried design, set in rectangular recesses; porch and chapterhouse rebuilt. Gallery added to W end in 1853. Roundheaded door in S transept, recessed and moulded with enriched bosses. Refurnished in 1935, when plaster removed from internal walls. Celtic cross in porch.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Biggar Church is a church located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category A listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6251, -3.5254
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML12 6DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- wikidata: Q17572073 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Biggar Church?
- Biggar Church is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6DW).
- Is Biggar Church a listed building?
- Biggar Church is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Biggar Church free to visit?
- Yes, Biggar Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Biggar Church?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6DW. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.