Historic churches · Central Scotland
Gaelic Chapel, 20 Oakshaw Street, Paisley
In or near Elderslie.
Gaelic Chapel, 20 Oakshaw Street, Paisley — 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
- Paisley Gilmour Street · 0.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Gaelic Chapel located at 20 Oakshaw Street, Paisley, use the postcode PA1 2DD for sat-nav directions. The nearest railway station is Paisley Gilmour Street, which is 0.3 km away. Entry to the chapel is free.
About
Gaelic Chapel, 20 Oakshaw Street, Paisley is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB39082). 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 Local Authority Renfrewshire Planning Authority Renfrewshire Burgh Paisley NGR NS 48034 64147 Coordinates 248034, 664147 — 1793. Altered 1909 by T G Abercrombie. 5 by 3 bays. Rubble with ashlar dressings. South elevation: former gallery level with round arched and pilastered doorpiece by Abercrombie. Margined windows, those in 2nd and 4th bays, altered by Abercrombie, have ground and 1st floor corniced windows linked by raised ashlar panels on the oval medallions recording 1909 restoration. Eaves band and cornice. Slate piended roof. Other elevations retain simple original detail. Interior divided into 2 floors. Square ashlar gatepiers with cornices and pyramidal caps and simple arrowhead gates, and stair rails.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
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Place summary
Gaelic Chapel is a church located at 20 Oakshaw Street in Paisley, central Scotland. It is a category B listed building, recognised for its architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8465, -4.4288
- District
- Renfrewshire
- Postcode
- PA1 2DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Paisley and Renfrewshire South
- Phone
- 0141 889 1708
- Nearest railway station
- Paisley Gilmour Street — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 12-4pm (Wed, Sat); 1-5pm (Fri) from April to September
- Official site
- www.smashotcottages.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17844021 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gaelic Chapel, 20 Oakshaw Street, Paisley?
- Gaelic Chapel, 20 Oakshaw Street, Paisley is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode PA1 2DD).
- What is Gaelic Chapel, 20 Oakshaw Street, Paisley?
- Gaelic Chapel, 20 Oakshaw Street, Paisley — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gaelic Chapel, 20 Oakshaw Street, Paisley?
- The nearest railway station is Paisley Gilmour Street, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA1 2DD.
- Is Gaelic Chapel, 20 Oakshaw Street, Paisley a listed building?
- Gaelic Chapel, 20 Oakshaw Street, Paisley is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Gaelic Chapel, 20 Oakshaw Street, Paisley free to visit?
- Yes, Gaelic Chapel, 20 Oakshaw Street, Paisley is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gaelic Chapel, 20 Oakshaw Street, Paisley?
- The nearest railway station is Paisley Gilmour Street, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA1 2DD.