Cathcart Old Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cathcart Old Church |
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| Cathcart Old Parish Church | |
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| 55°49′05″N 4°15′13″W / 55.817975°N 4.253577°W | |
| Location | Glasgow |
| Country | Scotland |
| Denomination | Church of Scotland |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Founded | 9th century |
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| Functional status | Parish church |
| Architect(s) | Henry Edward Clifford |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Neo-Gothic |
| Years built | 1914–1929 |
| Completed | 1929 |
| Specifications | |
| Number of spires | 1 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Cathcart |
| Presbytery | Presbytery of Glasgow |
Cathcart Old Church is a special church in Glasgow, Scotland. It belongs to the Church of Scotland. You can find it between the Cathcart and King's Park areas of the city. This church has a long and interesting history, with different buildings standing on the same spot over many centuries.
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A Look at Past Churches
The story of Cathcart Old Church goes way back. The very first church here was built in the 9th century. That's over 1,100 years ago!
Churches from the 1700s
Later, in 1707, a new church was built to replace the old medieval one. This building was then rebuilt again in 1744. Churches needed to be strong and last a long time.
The 1831 Neo-Gothic Church
By 1831, the 18th-century church was getting old and needed repairs. So, a new church was designed by an architect named James Dempster. This church was built in a style called Neo-Gothic. This means it looked like the grand Gothic churches from the Middle Ages, but it was built much later.
This 1831 church stood for many years. However, most of it was taken down in 1931. But guess what? Its tall bell tower is still standing today! It's a cool reminder of the past.
The Church We See Today
The Cathcart Old Church you see now is not the original one. It's a newer building with an older style.
Building the Current Church
The current church was designed to look like a medieval Gothic building. The first architect was Henry Edward Clifford. Building started in 1914. But then, WWI (World War I) began, and construction had to stop.
Work on the church started again in 1923. It was finally finished in 1929. Other architects, Watson, Salmond & Gray, helped complete the project.
Special Features of the Building
The church has some cool features. It has big buttresses, which are strong supports on the outside walls. It also has a tall, square tower. Inside, you can see a simplified hammerbeam roof. This is a special type of wooden roof that looks very impressive.
In 1962, a part of the church called the north transept was changed. A transept is like a "arm" of the church that sticks out. This part became the McKellar Memorial Chapel.
Inside the church, there are beautiful artworks. You can see a tapestry (a woven picture) of The Last Supper by an artist named Charles Marshall. There are also amazing stained glass windows made by James Crombie. These windows let colorful light shine into the church.
