Scott Street Methodist Church

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Scott Street Methodist Church
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The church in 2007
Scott Street Methodist Church
56°23′42″N3°25′57″W / 56.3949°N 3.4325°W / 56.3949; -3.4325
LocationScott Street, Perth, Perth and Kinross
CountryScotland
Denomination Methodism
History
Statusopen
Architecture
Functional statusused
Heritage designation Category C listed building
Designated22 September 2009
Architect(s) Alexander Petrie
Completed1880(143 years ago) (1880)

Scott Street Methodist Church is located in Perth, Perth and Kinross, Scotland. Standing in the city centre, it was completed in 1880, and is now a Category C listed building. [1] The church was designed by architect Alexander Petrie. [1] [2]

A "good, well-detailed example of a late 19th century ecclesiastical building," it is notable for its prominent broached spire, which climbs out of its street-facing elevation. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Historic Environment Scotland. "Scott Street, Perth Methodist Church (LB51368)".
  2. Alexander PetrieDictionary of Scottish Architects