Historic Scotland is to visit the Wandel and Lamington Parish to identify the area's important buildings and to review the existing listings in the parish.

This will ensure that these areas have the appropriate statutory protection, and all information is current and up to date; the parish has not been comprehensively resurveyed since 1971.

Historic Scotland is reviewing the historic and picturesque village of Lamington in order to identify the buildings that meet the criteria for listing, whilst reassessing and updating any existing listings to provide more comprehensive and accurate descriptions.


Dr Deborah Mays, Head of Listing, said: "Lamington is a richly historic rural parish with a choice selection of fine historic buildings. The village on the banks of the River Clyde is a true model of Victorian estate provision. Among the interesting buildings currently listed are the early Parish Church of 1721, its Manse and the gothic style Trinity Chapel."

Buildings are listed at one of three categories – A, B and C(s) – reflecting their level of importance. Once listed, alterations that affect the character of the building require listed building consent before work can begin.

When the team have identified buildings of interest they will contact the local authority and, where possible, the owner.

A building must have special architectural or historic interest to be considered for listing and Historic Scotland would welcome information from members of the public.

Following consultation with South Lanarkshire Council, Historic Scotland will then make a recommendation to Scottish Ministers to include a building on the list if it meets the criteria.

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