Historic churches · Central Scotland
Forgandenny Parish Church
In or near Forgandenny.
Forgandenny 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
- Perth · 5.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Forgandenny Parish Church, the nearest railway station is Perth, located 5.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PH2 9HS, and entry to the church is free.
About
Forgandenny Parish Church is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB11303). 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 05/10/1971 Local Authority Perth And Kinross Planning Authority Perth And Kinross Parish Forgandenny NGR NO 08768 18361 Coordinates 308768, 718361 — Originally Romanesque, rectangular plan 70' 7" x 21' 7" internally; fragment of double notch enrichment of arched doorway built into S. wall. Porch (later Oliphant burial vault and pew) and probably transepts added later, N. transept demolished, S. Transept rebuilt as Ruthven vault probably 16th century, recast 18th century with Venetian feature and urns; birdcage bellcote 17th/18th century. Large reconstruction T.S. Robertson 1903, Oliphant aisle removed, new W. porch, Ruthven aisle altered, new square headed 2-light windows and E. window, pitch-pine roof, E.&.W. galleries removed pulpit removed from N. wall to E. (again replaced recently.) — Ecclesiastical building in use as such. The font illustrated by MacGibbon & Ross was at the rear of Riley House (item 23) Strathallan School in 1967.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Forgandenny Parish Church is located in central Scotland. It is a category B listed building, recognised for its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3488, -3.4777
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH2 9HS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Perth and Kinross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Perth — 5.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17841025 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Forgandenny Parish Church?
- Forgandenny Parish Church is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode PH2 9HS).
- What is Forgandenny Parish Church?
- Forgandenny Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Forgandenny Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Perth, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH2 9HS.
- Is Forgandenny Parish Church a listed building?
- Forgandenny Parish Church is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Forgandenny Parish Church free to visit?
- Yes, Forgandenny Parish Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Forgandenny Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Perth, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH2 9HS.