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Old Parish Church and Graveyard, Kirkoswald

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Old Parish Church and Graveyard, Kirkoswald — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

A Gardener's Grave - geograph.org.uk - 4538741

Mary and Angus Hogg — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
  • Free entry

About

Old Parish Church and Graveyard, Kirkoswald is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB7584). 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 15/02/1977 Local Authority South Ayrshire Planning Authority South Ayrshire Parish Kirkoswald NGR NS 23884 07511 Coordinates 223884, 607511 — Presents an ancient appearance, but closer examination shows that it has been modernised beyond recognition when converted into a mausoleum - Graveyard contains graves of Tam O' Shanter, Souter Johnnie and other associates of Robert Burns.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Place summary

Old Parish Church and Graveyard is located in Kirkoswald, in the Scottish Lowlands. This site is designated as a category B listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.

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Coordinates
55.3300, -4.7778
Postcode
KA19 8JB
Parliamentary constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Old Parish Church and Graveyard, Kirkoswald?
Old Parish Church and Graveyard, Kirkoswald is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA19 8JB).
Is Old Parish Church and Graveyard, Kirkoswald a listed building?
Old Parish Church and Graveyard, Kirkoswald is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
Is Old Parish Church and Graveyard, Kirkoswald free to visit?
Yes, Old Parish Church and Graveyard, Kirkoswald is free to enter.
How do I get to Old Parish Church and Graveyard, Kirkoswald?
Drivers can navigate to postcode KA19 8JB. It sits within the Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock parliamentary constituency.