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Kilmacolm, Duchal Road, St James Church (United Presbyterian)

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Church (20th Century) (1903), War Memorial(S) (20th Century)

Site Name Kilmacolm, Duchal Road, St James Church (United Presbyterian)

Classification Church (20th Century) (1903), War Memorial(S) (20th Century)

Alternative Name(s) St James (Church Of Scotland); St Columba Church (Church Of Scotland); War Memorial Plaques

Canmore ID 199002

Site Number NS36NE 102

NGR NS 35824 69766

NGR Description Centred NS 35824 69766

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/199002

Ordnance Survey licence number AC0000807262. All rights reserved.
Canmore Disclaimer. © Bluesky International Limited 2025. Public Sector Viewing Terms

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Oblique aerial view of centred on the central area of the town, taken from the NNW.
Oblique aerial view of centred on the central area of the town, taken from the NNW.Detail of south side of tower showing roof, fleche and turretDetail of pinnacle on corner of tower with statue of St. JamesDetail of pinnacle on corner of towerInterior. Nave, view from chancel to south eastInterior. Stained glass window in south east wall, detail of two panels in bottom right hand cornerInterior. Vestry, view from northInterior. W.C. off vestry, view from westInterior. Lesser hall, view from southInterior. Tower, view of bell stageInterior. Tower, detail of carved stone capital at top of stairView from South.General view from westGeneral view from south westDetail of south side of tower showing roof, fleche and turretInterior. Chancel, view from north westInterior. View of pulpitInterior. View of stained glass window in south east wallInterior. View of stained glass window in north wall 'My soul doth magnify the Lord'Interior. Detail of stained glass window in north wall of chancelInterior. Lesser hall, view of roofInterior. Tower, 1st. floor, room with bell rope, view from south westInterior. Tower, view of bell stageGeneral view from westView of fleche from parapet belowInterior. View of fontInterior. View of stained glass window in south east wallInterior. Manager's room, view from north westInterior. Tower, view upwards inside steepleGeneral view from north westView of tower showing parapet and steeple from southDetail of steepleDetail of pinnacle on corner of towerDetail of pinnacle on corner of towerInterior. View from north westInterior. Nave, view from chancel to south eastInterior. View of stained glass window in south east wallInterior. View of stained glass window in south wall 'Blessed art thou among women'Interior. Lesser hall, view of roofInterior. Tower, detail of bellInterior. Tower, detail of carved stone capital at top of stairOblique aerial view of centred on the central area of the town, taken from the N.Detail of fleche from parapet belowInterior. View of altar table and pews in chancelInterior. View of pulpitInterior. View of stained glass window in north wall 'My soul doth magnify the Lord'Interior. View of stained glass window in south wall 'Unto us is born a Saviour'Interior. View of stained glass window in south wall 'Blessed art thou among women'General view from north westView from south westView of lesser church hall from northView of church, vestry and kitchen block from eastView of tower showing parapet and steeple from southDetail of south side of tower showing roof, fleche and turretView of north side of tower, statue of St. James and flecheDetail of north side of tower showing statue of St. James and flecheDetail of fleche from parapet belowDetail of light fitting on wall of towerInterior. Nave, view from chancel to south eastInterior. View of altar table and pews in chancelInterior. View of pulpitInterior. View of fontInterior. Stained glass window in south east wall, detail of two panels in bottom left hand cornerInterior. Tower, 1st. floor, room with bell rope, view from south westInterior. View of stained glass window in north wall 'My soul doth magnify the Lord'Interior. Lesser hall, view from southGeneral view from north westView from south westView of north side of tower, statue of St. James and flecheDetail of pinnacle on corner of towerDetail of light fitting on wall of towerInterior. North east porch, view from eastInterior. Staircase leading to manager's room, view from landing to eastView from south westView of vestry, kitchen block and 1969 extension from southDetail of north side of tower showing carved heads and gargoylesDetail of pinnacle on corner of tower with statue of St. JamesDetail of pinnacle on corner of towerInterior. View of altar table and pews in chancelInterior. Vestry, view from northInterior. Tower, view upwards inside steepleInterior. View of stained glass window in south wall 'Blessed art thou among women'Interior. W.C. off vestry, view from westInterior. Staircase leading to manager's room, view from landing to eastDetail of pinnacle on corner of towerDetail of light fitting above entrance to towerInterior. View of stained glass window in north wall 'And Enoch walked with God'Interior. View of stained glass window in north wall of chancelInterior. Lesser hall, view of roofView of church, vestry and kitchen block from eastView of vestry, kitchen block and 1969 extension from southDetail of steepleDetail of north side of tower showing carved heads and gargoylesDetail of pinnacle on corner of towerView of fleche from parapet belowDetail of light fitting above entrance to towerDetail of light fitting above entrance to towerInterior. Chancel, view from north westInterior. Stained glass window in south east wall, detail of two panels in bottom left hand cornerInterior. View of stained glass window in north wall 'And Enoch walked with God'

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Inverclyde
  • Parish Kilmacolm
  • Former Region Strathclyde
  • Former District Inverclyde
  • Former County Renfrewshire

Architecture Notes

NMRS REFERENCE

Architect: William Leiper 1903

Built as St James for the United Presbyerian Church, later became Church of Scotland, but remained as St James and took the name of St Columba when two congregations merged in 1957.

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Project (February 2014 - July 2014)

A data upgrade project to record war memorials.

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Note (3 February 2025)

A church is depicted on the 3rd edition of the OS 25-inch map (1913) - Renfrewshire VII.5. An extension to this church digitised from orthoimagery provided by © Bluesky International Limited and Getmapping Limited 1999-2023. OS 1km map square NS3569 flown on 3 April 2021.

Information from HES (D Watson) 3 February 2025

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