Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Castlehead Churchyard and Tannahill's Monument, Main Road, Castlehead
In or near Elderslie.
Castlehead Churchyard and Tannahill's Monument, Main Road, Castlehead — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Paisley Canal · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Castlehead Churchyard and Tannahill's Monument, you can take a train to Paisley Canal station, which is 0.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PA1 2QG, and entry to the site is free.
About
Castlehead Churchyard and Tannahill's Monument, Main Road, Castlehead is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB38936). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 27/03/1985 Supplementary Information Updated 14/02/2024 Local Authority Renfrewshire Planning Authority Renfrewshire Burgh Paisley NGR NS 47565 63568 Coordinates 247565, 663568 — Monument dated 1867 to Robert Tannahill, (1774-1810). Granite Classical pedestal with batter supporting urn. — See separate listing for Castlehead Church and Graveyard.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castlehead Churchyard and Tannahill's Monument, located on Main Road in Castlehead, is a memorial site in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, acknowledging its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8417, -4.4367
- District
- Renfrewshire
- Postcode
- PA1 2QG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Paisley and Renfrewshire South
- Nearest railway station
- Paisley Canal — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17841296 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castlehead Churchyard and Tannahill's Monument, Main Road, Castlehead?
- Castlehead Churchyard and Tannahill's Monument, Main Road, Castlehead is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode PA1 2QG).
- What is Castlehead Churchyard and Tannahill's Monument, Main Road, Castlehead?
- Castlehead Churchyard and Tannahill's Monument, Main Road, Castlehead — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Castlehead Churchyard and Tannahill's Monument, Main Road, Castlehead?
- The nearest railway station is Paisley Canal, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA1 2QG.
- Is Castlehead Churchyard and Tannahill's Monument, Main Road, Castlehead a listed building?
- Castlehead Churchyard and Tannahill's Monument, Main Road, Castlehead is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Castlehead Churchyard and Tannahill's Monument, Main Road, Castlehead free to visit?
- Yes, Castlehead Churchyard and Tannahill's Monument, Main Road, Castlehead is free to enter.
- How do I get to Castlehead Churchyard and Tannahill's Monument, Main Road, Castlehead?
- The nearest railway station is Paisley Canal, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA1 2QG.