Biggar Church is a Grade A listed building in the South Lanarkshire local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 12 January 1971. Church. 1 related planning application.

Biggar Church

WRENN ID: frozen-plaster-candle
Grade: A
Local Planning Authority: South Lanarkshire
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 12 January 1971
Type: Church
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

1545, founded by Malcolm, 3rd Lord Fleming. Altered 1870 by

David Bryce, restored 1934-5. Perpendicular. Cruciform in

plan, consisting of chancel with apsidal E-end, transepts and

nave with square tower over the crossing. Ashlar and rubble,

slate roof. In 1870, nave windows enlarged to present simple

Y-traceried design, set in rectangular recesses; porch

and chapterhouse rebuilt. Gallery added to W end in 1853.

Roundheaded door in S transept, recessed and moulded with

enriched bosses. Refurnished in 1935, when plaster removed

from internal walls. Celtic cross in porch.

Find Similar Buildings

Detailed Attributes

Structured analysis including materials, construction techniques, architect attribution, and related listed building consent applications. Sign in or create a free account to view.

Matched applications, energy data and sale records are assembled automatically and may contain errors. Flag incorrect data.