Historic churches · Central Scotland
Chapel of St Fyndoca, Inishail
In or near Lochawe.
Chapel of St Fyndoca, Inishail — architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Falls of Cruachan · 2.9 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Chapel of St Fyndoca is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the nearest railway station being Falls of Cruachan, approximately 2.9 km away. The postcode for the chapel is PA33 1BQ, and entry is free.
About
Chapel of St Fyndoca, Inishail is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.3742°, -5.0815°.
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The Chapel of St Fyndoca (alternate: Fyndoc, or Findoc) is located on the island of Inishail in Loch Awe, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It was the parish church of the parish of Inishail, which included some of the adjacent islands, as well as part of the mainland on each side of the loch. The church is recorded in the mid-13th century, but fell out of use in the 18th century. It is now a ruin, surrounded by a graveyard which contains medieval carved slabs and post-reformation gravestones. The parish is now served by Glenorchy Parish Church at Dalmally.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Chapel of St Fyndoca (alternate: Fyndoc, or Findoc) is located on the island of Inishail in Loch Awe, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It was the parish church of the parish of Inishail, which included some of the adjacent islands, as well as part of the mainland on each side of the loch. The church is recorded in the mid-13th century, but fell out of use in the 18th century. It is now a ruin, surrounded by a graveyard which contains medieval carved slabs and post-reformation gravestones. The parish is now served by Glenorchy Parish Church at Dalmally. The remains of the chapel and burial ground are protected as a scheduled monument.
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Background
History
In the Origines Parochiales Scotiae, the following was noted: The parish church is mentioned by John of Fordun about 1400. In 1529, Archibald Campbell, 4th Earl of Argyll, granted the lands of Barindryane to one Duncan Makcaus, on condition that he and his heirs maintain the chapel of Saint Fyndoc on Inishail, and have masses said for King James V as well as the Earl's own predecessors and successors. In 1556, the grant was confirmed by Queen Mary. In 1618, Inishail parish was united with Glen Orchy Parish. In 1736, service was discontinued in the 'ruinous chapel' on the island of Inishail, and a church more commodious for the parish was built at Cladich, on the south side of the loch…
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- Coordinates
- 56.3742, -5.0815
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA33 1BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Falls of Cruachan — 2.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5073090 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Chapel of St Fyndoca (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chapel of St Fyndoca, Inishail?
- Chapel of St Fyndoca, Inishail is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA33 1BQ).
- What is Chapel of St Fyndoca, Inishail?
- Chapel of St Fyndoca, Inishail — architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Chapel of St Fyndoca, Inishail?
- The nearest railway station is Falls of Cruachan, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA33 1BQ.
- Is Chapel of St Fyndoca, Inishail a listed building?
- Chapel of St Fyndoca, Inishail is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Chapel of St Fyndoca, Inishail free to visit?
- Yes, Chapel of St Fyndoca, Inishail is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chapel of St Fyndoca, Inishail?
- The nearest railway station is Falls of Cruachan, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA33 1BQ.