Historic churches · Central Scotland
West Parish Church of Scotland, Wellwynd, Airdrie
West Parish Church of Scotland, Wellwynd, Airdrie — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
West Parish Church of Scotland, Wellwynd, Airdrie is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB20921). 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 04/03/1971 Local Authority North Lanarkshire Planning Authority North Lanarkshire Burgh Airdrie NGR NS 75936 65485 Coordinates 275936, 665485 — Alex Baird, 1834; porch, A MacGregor Mitchell, 1890. 2-storey, 5-bay, rectangular-plan, gabled classical church with central bell tower and cupola. Squared and tooled yellow sandstone. Regular fenestration. Base course, architraved openings. E (PRINCIPAL) ELEVATION: 5-bay, full-height Tuscan pilasters flanking outer bays. Small gabled entrance porch to centre. Moulded pedimented gable with inscribed panel to centre: ERECTED BY FRIENDS OF THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND 1834. 3-stage bell tower at apex: square-plan 1st stage; battered to octagonal 2nd stage, louvered openings; canted 3rd stage terminating in cupola with cast-iron, weathervane to apex. W (REAR) ELEVATION: not seen 2001. N (SIDE) ELEVATION: 5-bay, regular fenestration. S (SIDE) ELEVATION: mirror of N. Plate glass replacement windows. Grey slates, lead flashing. INTERIOR: plain galleried interior, woodwork replaced with gothic scheme by A MacGregor Mitchell, 1890. — Period similarities with St Margaret's RC church (see separate listing). Currently owned by the Council.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The West Parish Church of Scotland is located on Wellwynd in Airdrie, central Scotland. This church is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8665, -3.9841
- District
- North Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML6 0BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Airdrie and Shotts
Sources
- wikidata: Q17825375 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Parish Church of Scotland, Wellwynd, Airdrie?
- West Parish Church of Scotland, Wellwynd, Airdrie is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML6 0BS).
- Is West Parish Church of Scotland, Wellwynd, Airdrie a listed building?
- West Parish Church of Scotland, Wellwynd, Airdrie is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is West Parish Church of Scotland, Wellwynd, Airdrie free to visit?
- Yes, West Parish Church of Scotland, Wellwynd, Airdrie is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Parish Church of Scotland, Wellwynd, Airdrie?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML6 0BS. It sits within the Airdrie and Shotts parliamentary constituency.