Rutherglen Old Parish Church
Address: Main Street , Rutherglen , G73 1JP
Local Authority: South Lanarkshire
Listing: B
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Church Overview
The present church was designed by the architect J J Burnet 1902 in Gothic style, the fourth on this site since the original foundation in the 6th century. The gable end of an 11th-century church still stands in the graveyard supporting St Mary’s steeple (15th century). It contains the church bell 1635. Stained glass including a First World War Memorial. Communion cups dated 1665 are still in use. The churchyard occupies an ancient site, at its gateway two stone offertory shelters, and a sundial set above its entrance dated 1679.
Services
Sunday: 11.00am
Opening Arrangements
Open 2nd Saturday of each month, 10.00am-12.00 noon
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