Catrine Parish Church
The Catrine Parish Church is a church building of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland in the Scottish village of Catrine in the East Ayrshire council area . In 1971 the structure was included in the Scottish monument lists in the highest monument category A.
Sir Claud Alexander emerges as the founder of the church, which was built in 1792 . In 1871 the Catrine Parish Church was named the parish church of the newly established Parish Catrine . Over the years, the building has been renovated and modernized four times. A Harrison & Harrison organ was installed in 1882. The church is still in use today.
description
The classicistic hall church is in a lofty position on the north-western edge of Catrine. She once overlooked the surrounding textile mills in the Irvine valley , which were built a few years before the church. The south-facing front is constructed symmetrically. The projecting central component has a triangular gable and wide pointed arch windows . These are lattice windows with clear glazing. A roof turret with a bell rests on the gable surface.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ^ Information from the Scotland's Churches Trust
Web links
- Scotland's Churches Trust information
- Entry on Catrine Parish Church in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 55 ° 30 ′ 20 " N , 4 ° 19 ′ 58.4" W.