A battlemented tower, broad traceried window and richly moulded entrance preserve the public presence of a 1907 church now serving community life.
Quick facts
- Date
- 1907
- Architect / designer
- George Reavell Junior of Alnwick
- Type
- Perpendicular Gothic former church adapted as community centre
- Designation
- Listed building, Category B (LB23062)
- OS grid reference
- NT 84101 39757
Architecture and continuing use
Snecked rubble walls carry ashlar dressings, a transeptal plan and a three-stage buttressed tower. The advanced south front centres on a carved doorway and six-light traceried window. A pierced battlement gives the tower a crisp skyline.
Its story
George Reavell designed the building in 1907 for the West United Free Church. Its gallery, organ position and stained glass retain the worship setting, while adaptation created the halls and meeting spaces of a community centre.
Why it is included
Category B listing recognises a strong late Gothic church design and a constructive change of use that keeps the building central to local gatherings.
What to notice
- Carved segmental head above the main doorway.
- Six-light window filling the advanced gable.
- Pierced battlement around the tower parapet.
Reading the surroundings
Check the centre’s diary or contact the trust before entering. Respect private bookings, staff areas and safeguarding requirements, and do not assume tower or gallery access.
Timeline
- 1907 The West United Free congregation completed Reavell’s church.
- Later twentieth century Worship use ended and community adaptation followed.
- Twenty-first century The trust operates halls, meeting rooms and community events.
What we know — and what remains uncertain
The designation identifies the former congregation but not the date of conversion. Current bookings and room access change frequently.
Sources & further reading
- Historic Environment Scotland: Coldstream Community Centre, LB23062 — Current designation status, mapped location, date, fabric and architectural or archaeological interest.
- Trove designation: LB23062 — Parallel national record identity and archival context.
- Coldstream Community Centre: facilities — Current community use, bookable rooms and facility information.
Location
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