Historic churches · Central Scotland
High Parish Church, Quarry Street, Johnstone
In or near Elderslie.
High Parish Church, Quarry Street, Johnstone — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Johnstone · 0.7 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit High Parish Church in Johnstone, you can reach the nearest railway station, Johnstone, which is 0.7 km away. The postcode for the church is PA5 8EY. Entry to the church is free.
About
High Parish Church, Quarry Street, Johnstone is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB35612). 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 10/06/1971 Local Authority Renfrewshire Planning Authority Renfrewshire Burgh Johnstone NGR NS 42606 62964 Coordinates 242606, 662964 — Elongated, octagon plan, rubble with margins, gothic 1792-4. Ashlar clock tower and stone steeple added 1823. Refurnished 1877. Detached Session House.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
High Parish Church is located on Quarry Street in Johnstone, within the Scottish Highlands. This church is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8342, -4.5147
- District
- Renfrewshire
- Postcode
- PA5 8EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Paisley and Renfrewshire South
- Nearest railway station
- Johnstone — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17837928 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is High Parish Church, Quarry Street, Johnstone?
- High Parish Church, Quarry Street, Johnstone is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA5 8EY).
- What is High Parish Church, Quarry Street, Johnstone?
- High Parish Church, Quarry Street, Johnstone — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to High Parish Church, Quarry Street, Johnstone?
- The nearest railway station is Johnstone, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA5 8EY.
- Is High Parish Church, Quarry Street, Johnstone a listed building?
- High Parish Church, Quarry Street, Johnstone is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is High Parish Church, Quarry Street, Johnstone free to visit?
- Yes, High Parish Church, Quarry Street, Johnstone is free to enter.
- How do I get to High Parish Church, Quarry Street, Johnstone?
- The nearest railway station is Johnstone, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA5 8EY.