Govan Old Parish Church, Medieval church building in Govan, Scotland
Govan Old Parish Church is a Gothic church building in Glasgow constructed with red sandstone walls and ornate stained glass windows created by various nineteenth-century artisans. The structure stands on a historic site and features a churchyard containing significant medieval grave markers and carved stones.
The church site originated in early Christian times and was continuously developed over many centuries. The present building in its current form was completed in 1888 by Scottish architect Robert Rowand Anderson.
The church holds a remarkable collection of early medieval stones with Celtic carvings that visitors can view in a dedicated space. These objects tell the story of the site's early Christian tradition and its connection to the local community.
Visitors can enter the church from Wednesday to Saturday during June through September with opening hours from 1 PM to 4 PM. It is wise to check current access options ahead of time since availability varies depending on the season and local events.
The churchyard preserves five low hogback monuments, a rare form of medieval Scottish grave marker with a distinctive shape. These graves display finely crafted stonework and come from an early period of burial monument art.
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