A large Gothic church by William Burn and David Bryce remains a focus for worship in the burgh and wider Eskdale congregation.
Quick facts
- Date
- 1842–1843
- Architect / designer
- William Burn and David Bryce
- Type
- Large Gothic parish church with nave, aisles and belfry
- Designation
- Listed building, Category A (LB37137)
- OS grid reference
- NY 36150 84466
Architecture, archaeology and continuing use
Stugged ashlar walls and polished dressings define a broad rectangular church with nave and aisles. Buttressed bays contain hood-moulded lancets, while large stepped windows fill the gables and a compact belfry marks the roofline.
Its story
The church was built in the early 1840s as Langholm expanded beyond its older kirk site. It now houses worship for the united Eskdale and Liddesdale Church of Scotland, preserving a major work from the later partnership of Burn and Bryce.
Why it is included
Category A status, important architectural authorship and continuing congregational use make the church central to Langholm’s religious and architectural history.
What to notice
- Strongly buttressed side bays.
- Three-light stepped gable windows.
- Small apex belfry above the principal doorway.
Reading the surroundings
Attend an advertised service or public event, or arrange access with the congregation. Respect worship, pastoral work and any areas not open to visitors.
Timeline
- 1842 Construction began to designs by William Burn and David Bryce.
- 1843 The new parish church was completed.
- 8 January 2025 The charity adopted the name Eskdale and Liddesdale Church of Scotland.
- 2026 Weekly worship continues in Langholm.
What we know — and what remains uncertain
The national record describes the church as built in 1842–43; a later local account gives 1846, so the statutory chronology is retained.
Sources & further reading
- Historic Environment Scotland: Langholm Parish Church, LB37137 — Designation status, mapped location, date, fabric and architectural or archaeological interest.
- OSCR: Eskdale and Liddesdale Church of Scotland — Current charity name, address and confirmation of weekly worship in Langholm.
Location
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