St. Ignatius Church (Wishaw)

The St. Ignatius Church is a Roman Catholic church building in the Scottish town of Wishaw. The neo-Gothic building is located on Young Street in the city center. St. Ignatius Church 2001, was inducted into the Scottish lists of monuments in the highest category A, while the building was previously sorted in the B category. The church is still in use as such today.

History

The building was completed in 1865 and opened on 21 May of the year. As an architect George Goldie was responsible for planning. A bell tower was added in 1883. An extension of 500 to 900 seats at the beginning of the 20th century helped the incurred as a result of community growth from lack of space. Here, an aisle was added and the nave extended, which ended earlier at the height of the bell tower. In the course of enlargement, the interior of the new building had to be adjusted. In the 1920s, a third confessional was installed.

Description

The St. Ignatius Church has the features of neo-Gothic architecture. The concluding with a gable roof nave ends in the west on Young Street. In the facade are single storey four lancet windows and inserted another big in the gable area. The entrance is on the right set back a bit before the bell tower. The opposite east side ends in an apse, which is illuminated by twin lancet - window. The bell tower is located on the south side behind the entry area and before the start of the aisle. Before cultivation was located there, the main entrance, which is still preserved today. The floors of the three-story tower are separated by ribbons. There are several blind pointed arches and lancet windows available. The tower ends with a pyramidal roof. All roofs are covered with gray slate shingles.