St. John's Church - Dumfries, Scotland
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N 55° 04.323 W 003° 36.414
30U E 461247 N 6102977
St. John's Church is a Scottish Episcopal Church and thus a province of the world-wide Anglican Communion. It was constructed in 1868 and is located in Lovers' Walk in Dumfries.
Waymark Code: WMEYBP
Location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/22/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
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The church was constructed in the gothic revival architectural style with its high roofs, pointed arches, long naves, and ornate chancels. According to the church's website: The "jewel in the crown" of this new building was the reredos behind the altar with its five arches of Prudham stone portraying in mosaic, our Lord as the good shepherd and the four Evangelists. The new church was opened in 1868.

Church Hours:
Mon, Thu-Sat: Closed
Tue: 7–8pm
Wed: 10:30–11am
Sun: 8am–1pm, 6–7pm

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1868

Age of Church building determined by?: Church website

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Episcopal

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:00 AM

Street address of Church:
Lovers' Walk
Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway Scotland
DG1 1LW


Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

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