Seton Collegiate Church , Scotland

Seton Collegiate Church is one of the finest medieval collegiate churches surviving in Scotland.

The church consists of the complete eastern limb and the two transepts of a cruciform church, the crossing-tower as high as it was built, and the dubious foundations of the nave, which was not built. The walls of the choir and chancel were built by 1478, and roofed by 1508. The transepts were erected sometime between 1513 and 1588. As such the eastern limb stood without them for at least 35 years.

The 1st Lord Seton introduced the college of priests in 1470, and his son secured papal approval for full collegiate status in 1492. But following the death of the widow of the 3rd Lord in 1558, the Protestant Reformation of 1560 effectively put a stop to the church being used for masses for the souls of the Seton family.

Contained within the church are two effigies: one male and one female, dating from the fifteenth century. The female effigy, badly defaced, is possibly of earlier origin.

Opening Times

1 April - 30 September
Daily, 9:30am - 5:30pm

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Ticket Prices

Adult £4.00,
Child £2.40,
Concession £3.20

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Disabled Facilities

The site is ot accessible to visitors using wheelchairs. A woodland path with a single steep step at the main gateway leads to the church.
The grounds are more easily accessible in dry weather and the church can be entered.
This site has toilets for visitors although not disabled.

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