Historic churches · Central Scotland
Forgan Parish Church
In or near Balmullo.
Forgan Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dundee · 4.7 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
Forgan Parish Church is located in Fife, central Scotland, with the nearest railway station being Dundee, approximately 4.7 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Forgan Parish Church is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB10800). 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 08/08/1973 Local Authority Fife Planning Authority Fife Parish Forgan NGR NO 43242 26102 Coordinates 343242, 726102 — David Bryce 1841. Simple round-arched neo-mediaeval, T-plan, whinstone with sandstone dressings, dressed whinstone at W gable, otherwise stuccoed and lined out. Circular bellcote with conical roof W gable. Interior largely unaltered except for organ insertion, pulpit with sounding board and 3 galleries; depressed rib-arched ceiling stained glass Faith and Hope (Morris & Co) 1895 and 1903.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Forgan Parish Church is located in central Scotland and is designated as a category B listed building. This classification highlights its architectural and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 56.4237, -2.9217
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- DD6 8RB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Nearest railway station
- Dundee — 4.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17793512 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Forgan Parish Church?
- Forgan Parish Church is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode DD6 8RB).
- What is Forgan Parish Church?
- Forgan Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Forgan Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Dundee, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD6 8RB.
- Is Forgan Parish Church a listed building?
- Forgan Parish Church is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Forgan Parish Church free to visit?
- Yes, Forgan Parish Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Forgan Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Dundee, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD6 8RB.