Historic churches · Central Scotland
Ceres Parish Church, 3 Kirk Brae, Ceres
Ceres Parish Church, 3 Kirk Brae, Ceres — category B 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
Ceres Parish Church, 3 Kirk Brae, Ceres is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB2363). 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 10/08/1972 Local Authority Fife Planning Authority Fife Parish Ceres NGR NO 39942 11668 Coordinates 339942, 711668 — Dated JC 1806 (probably for John Corstorphine architect-builder of Kingsbarns) at door lintel. Originally: rectangular plan, 2-storey 3-window treatment of flanks, ground floor openings in arched recesses west side, 2 arched windows (reglazed) N gable, piended roof; square tower south gable, 3 narrow round-arched openings each face, crenellated parapet and obelisk pinnacles. South and west fronts droved ashlar, remainder rubble. External appearance subsequently modified, octagonal drum and stone spire added 1851-2, Hugh Birrell of Drumeldrie architect, outer openings of original belfry stage built up on George Rae's advice; considerable repairs 1853; Hugh Birrell; piends of roof removed and gables built John Milne of St Andrews 1865. Interior: U-plan gallery on timber Roman doric columns (additional 4 inserted in accordance with original plan in 1829) swagged frieze, original table pews and pulpit, restored I G Lindsay. Glazing mainly original. 15th century recumbent effigy in vestibule.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ceres Parish Church is located at 3 Kirk Brae in central Scotland. This category B listed building reflects significant architectural and historical value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 56.2936, -2.9719
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY15 5ND
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Official site
- www.fifefolkmuseum.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q17795844 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ceres Parish Church, 3 Kirk Brae, Ceres?
- Ceres Parish Church, 3 Kirk Brae, Ceres is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY15 5ND).
- Is Ceres Parish Church, 3 Kirk Brae, Ceres a listed building?
- Ceres Parish Church, 3 Kirk Brae, Ceres is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Ceres Parish Church, 3 Kirk Brae, Ceres free to visit?
- Yes, Ceres Parish Church, 3 Kirk Brae, Ceres is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ceres Parish Church, 3 Kirk Brae, Ceres?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KY15 5ND. It sits within the North East Fife parliamentary constituency.