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Paisley, Underwood Road, St James' Church Of Scotland
Church (19th Century), War Memorial(S) (20th Century)
Site Name Paisley, Underwood Road, St James' Church Of Scotland
Classification Church (19th Century), War Memorial(S) (20th Century)
Alternative Name(s) War Memorial Rolls Of Honour
Canmore ID 43186
Site Number NS46SE 58
NGR NS 47741 64405
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/43186
Ordnance Survey licence number AC0000807262. All rights reserved.
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DP 243118
Detail of carving over main entrance.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243135
Detail of high window on west wall depicting Samuel and David.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243146
General view of high window on west wall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243161
Detail of window on west wall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243162
Detail of window on south wall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 243178
General view from pulpit of nave and gallery.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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Paisley, Underwood Road, St James' Church Of Scotland, NS46SE 58, Ordnance Survey index card, Recto
Records of the Ordnance Survey, Southampton, Hampshire, England
c. 1958
© Crown Copyright: HES (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division)
DP 243116
General view of main entrance.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243117
Detail of window on south face.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243123
Detail of gargoyle on east front.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243131
General view from gallery.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243133
Detail of high window on west wall depicting Noah and Abraham.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243145
General view of high window on east wall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243155
Detail of window on east wall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243158
Detail of window on east wall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243170
General view looking to the entrance vestibule and doors.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243187
General view of gallery stair from landing.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243113
General view from south west.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243126
Detail of grotesque carvings on east front.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243127
Detail of grotesque carvings on east front.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243139
Detail of wall sconce and collection plate.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243140
Detail of wall sconce and collection plate.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243141
General view of communion table and pulpit.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243147
General view of window on east wall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243150
Detail of window on east wall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243163
Detail of building memorial plaque in entrance lobby.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243171
General view showing entrance hall floor and main entrance doors.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243175
General view of main hall from stage.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243176
Detail of storage cupboards in main hall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243177
General view of main hall looking towards stage.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243110
General view from east.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243122
Detail of gargoyle on east front.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243130
Detail of bell. Inscribed "This peal of eight bells was presented by Sir Peter Coats. Knight of Auchendrane. Ayr"
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243138
General view of chancel with organ, communion table, pulpit and lecturn.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243143
General view of window on east wall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243144
General view of window on west wall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243154
Detail of window on east wall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243166
Detail of gallery stair.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243185
General view of entrance lobby from gallery stair.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243111
General view from south east.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243114
Detail of main entrance.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 243121
Detail of carving over main entrance.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 243124
Detail of gargoyle on east front.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 243125
Detail of grotesque carvings on east front.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243132
Detail of high window on west wall depicting Joseph and Moses.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243136
Detail of high window on east wall depicting St Luke and St Paul.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243151
General view of window on east wall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243152
Detail of window on east wall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243174
General view of session room.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243109
General view from east.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243119
Detail of carving over main entrance.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 243128
Detail of grotesque carvings on east front.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243129
Detail of bell. Inscribed"Recast by Peter Coats Esq, Garthland Place, Paisley, son of Sir Peter Coats of Auchendrane, Ayr"
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243149
Detail of window on east wall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 243157
Detail of window on east wall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 243159
Detail of window on west wall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243165
Detail of floor in entrance lobby looking down aisle to chancel.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243168
Detail of entrance lobby floor.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 243173
General view of session room.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243179
General view from south west.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243181
General view of transept from nave.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243112
General view from south.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243134
Detail of high window on east wall depicting St Peter and St John.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243142
General view of window on east wall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243160
Detail of window on west wall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243164
Detail of floor in entrance lobby looking down aisle to chancel.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243169
Detail of window on gallery stair.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243182
General view of war memorial.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243115
General view of main entrance.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 243120
Detail of carving over main entrance.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 243137
General view of chancel with organ, communion table, pulpit and lecturn.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 243148
General view of window on east wall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 243153
Detail of window on east wall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 243156
Detail of window on east wall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 243167
Detail of entrance lobby floor.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 243172
General view of chancel with baptismal font.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243180
General view from pulpit of nave and gallery.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243183
General view of window on the east transept.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243184
General view of window on the south face.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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DP 243186
General view of entrance to gallery stair.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/8/2016
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- Council Renfrewshire
- Parish Paisley (Renfrew)
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Renfrew
- Former County Renfrewshire
NMRS REFERENCE:
Architect: Hippolute J. Blanc 1880
Construction (1881 - 1884)
Designed by HJ Blanc, architect.
Information from Dictionary of Scottish Architects online resource [accessed: 15 April 2020]
Noted by Survey and Recording section (MMcD), HES, 15 April 2020.
Note (24 August 2016)
The church was photographed obn behalf of the HES Threatened Builing Survey due to its closure.
