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Church of St John, Cumnock
Church of St John the Evangelist, Cumnock.jpg
Location Cumnock, Ayrshire
Country Scotland
Denomination Roman Catholic
History
Founded 1878
Dedicated 1880
Architecture
Functional status Active
Heritage designation Category B
Architect(s) William Burges
Architectural type Church

The Church of St John the Evangelist is a historic church. It is located in the town of Cumnock, Ayrshire, in Scotland. A famous architect named William Burges designed it. The church was built between 1878 and 1880. It was created for the 3rd Marquess of Bute.

About St John's Church

Building and Design

The Church of St John was designed by William Burges. He was a very important architect. He designed it for the 3rd Marquess of Bute. The Marquess was a wealthy and powerful person. The church was built between 1878 and 1880.

The church is built in a style called Early Decorated. This is a type of Gothic architecture. The design is similar to another church Burges built. That church is the Church of All Saints in Murston, England.

The main part of the church is called the nave. This is where the people sit during services. The nave at St John's has four sections. The church also has a tower. However, the tower was never fully finished.

Interesting Facts

The Church of St John has some special history. It was the very first church in Scotland to be lit by electricity. This was a big deal back then. Electricity was a new and exciting technology.

A well-known Scottish composer once played music here. His name is James MacMillan. He played the organ at the church when he was a young man.

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