Historic churches · Central Scotland
Lesmahagow Old Parish Church
Lesmahagow Old Parish Church — church in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Clyde Valley Station · 6.4 km
- Free entry
About
Lesmahagow Old Parish Church is a parish church in central Scotland. Officially recognised as category B listed building. It sits within the Hamilton and Clyde Valley parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Clyde Valley Station, about 6.4 km away. Postcode area ML11.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 12/01/1971 Local Authority South Lanarkshire Planning Authority South Lanarkshire Parish Lesmahagow NGR NS 81408 39873 Coordinates 281408, 639873 — 1810, incorporating 1803 tower; additions and alterations 1894 and 1937, model of previous kirk preserved.
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Place summary
Lesmahagow Old Parish Church is located in central Scotland, postcode ML11. This church is a category B listed building, recognised for its architectural and historical significance.
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Background
History
A Culdee settlement of Celtic monks existed prior to the 12th Century. The church was dedicated in the name of St. Machutus (St. Malo). This dedication was retained when King David I of Scotland granted "the Church and lands of Lesmahagow" to the Tironensian Order of monks who had already established Kelso Abbey at Kelso. The Priory Church was burnt in 1335 by troops under the command of John of Eltham, brother of King Edward I of England. Many people had sought sanctuary within the church at the time of the burning and are thought to have perished. Thereafter a new church was constructed and lasted until the early 19th century. The present church was constructed in 1804 on the original…
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- Coordinates
- 55.6378, -3.8856
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML11 0EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hamilton and Clyde Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Clyde Valley Station — 6.4 km
- Official site
- www.lopc.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q11839300 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Lesmahagow Old Parish Church (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Lesmahagow Old Parish Church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lesmahagow Old Parish Church?
- Lesmahagow Old Parish Church is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML11 0EJ).
- Is Lesmahagow Old Parish Church a listed building?
- Lesmahagow Old Parish Church is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Lesmahagow Old Parish Church free to visit?
- Yes, Lesmahagow Old Parish Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lesmahagow Old Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Clyde Valley Station, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML11 0EJ.