Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Sophia’s Church (Galston)
St Sophia’s Church (Galston) — 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
St Sophia’s Church (Galston) is a category A listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB32010). 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 14/04/1971 Supplementary Information Updated 03/03/2000 Local Authority East Ayrshire Planning Authority East Ayrshire Burgh Galston NGR NS 50284 36510 Coordinates 250284, 636510 — A striking Byzantine style design in red brick, with raised internal dome; built by the 3rd Marques of Bute, and completed 1886 - Architect, Robert Weir Schultz. — Ecclesiastical building in use as such. Upgraded B to A March 2000.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Sophia’s Church is a church located in Galston, central Scotland. It is a category A listed building, notable for its architectural significance and historical value.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5991, -4.3777
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA4 8HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kilmarnock and Loudoun
Sources
- wikidata: Q15616527 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Sophia’s Church (Galston)?
- St Sophia’s Church (Galston) is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KA4 8HT).
- Is St Sophia’s Church (Galston) a listed building?
- St Sophia’s Church (Galston) is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is St Sophia’s Church (Galston) free to visit?
- Yes, St Sophia’s Church (Galston) is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Sophia’s Church (Galston)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KA4 8HT. It sits within the Kilmarnock and Loudoun parliamentary constituency.