A compact Gothic Revival church and later memorial aisle continue to serve Lanark's Episcopal congregation.
Quick facts
- Date
- 1858; north aisle 1923
- Architect / designer
- John Henderson; work executed by masons J and G Muir
- Type
- Gothic Revival Episcopal church
- Designation
- Listed building, Category B (LB37018)
- OS grid reference
- NS 88110 43874
Architecture and continuing use
Snecked stone, pointed windows and a carefully modelled roofline give the church a clear Gothic identity. The later aisle enriches the plan while respecting the scale and material of the original work.
Its story
The congregation established a purpose-built church during Lanark's Victorian expansion. A memorial addition after the First World War extended the interior and embedded public remembrance within continuing worship.
Why it is included
Good Gothic fabric, a documented architect, memorial significance and active ecclesiastical use support Category B inclusion.
What to notice
- The rhythm of pointed openings along Hope Street.
- Stone and roof junctions marking the later aisle.
- Memorial fittings where access permits.
Reading the surroundings
The congregation and Scottish Episcopal Church publish worship information. Visit for advertised services or by arrangement and respect pastoral activity.
Timeline
- 25 March 1858 The new church was consecrated for Episcopal worship.
- 1923 A north aisle was added as a First World War memorial.
What we know — and what remains uncertain
The statutory record distinguishes phases in the fabric; current parish use does not imply that every room is generally open.
Sources & further reading
- Historic Environment Scotland: Christ Church Episcopal Church, Lanark, LB37018 — Designation status, mapped location, date, fabric, authorship and architectural or historical interest.
- Christ Church Lanark — Current congregation, worship, contact and continuing church use.
- Scottish Episcopal Church: Christ Church, Lanark — Independent denominational confirmation of the active congregation and address.
Location
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