Historic libraries · Scottish Lowlands
Westerkirk Parish Library
Westerkirk Parish Library — library in Bentpath, Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Westerkirk Parish Library is a place of interest in the Scottish Lowlands. Built or established in 1793, it dates from the Georgian period. Officially recognised as category B listed building. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency. Postcode area DG13.
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Place summary
Westerkirk Parish Library is located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode DG13. Established in 1793, it is a Georgian structure and holds a Category B listed building designation.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2001, -3.0878
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG13 0PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Established
- 1793
- Official site
- www.futuremuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17795789 (CC0)
- commons: Westerkirk Parish Library - geograph.org.uk - 1035926.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Westerkirk Parish Library?
- Westerkirk Parish Library is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG13 0PB).
- When was Westerkirk Parish Library built?
- Built or established in 1793.
- Is Westerkirk Parish Library a listed building?
- Westerkirk Parish Library is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- How do I get to Westerkirk Parish Library?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG13 0PB. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.