Scheduled MonumentsScotlandOld West Calder Church, West Calder
West calder

Old West Calder Church, West Calder

Scotland
HES SM7254
Site type
West calder
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Old West Calder Church is a medieval parish church located in West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland. The church dates from the medieval period and served as the principal ecclesiastical building for the local community. The surviving structure exhibits characteristics typical of Scottish medieval church architecture, with evidence of various periods of construction and modification reflecting centuries of use and maintenance. The site remains an important record of medieval religious life in the Lothians and continues to be recognized as a heritage monument of local historical significance.

Old West Calder Church, West Calder is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7254. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Old West Calder Church, West Calder?

Old West Calder Church is a medieval parish church located in West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7254.

Who is responsible for protecting Old West Calder Church, West Calder?

Old West Calder Church, West Calder is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM7254.

What other scheduled monuments are near Old West Calder Church, West Calder?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Five Sisters,shale bing SE of Mid Breich (1.2 km), Murieston Castle (3.3 km), West Harwood, burial mound 720m SSE of (3.3 km).

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