Historic churches · Central Scotland
Houston and Kilellan Parish Church
In or near Houston.
Houston and Kilellan Parish Church — church in Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bishopton · 4.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
Houston and Kilellan Parish Church is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the nearest railway station being Bishopton, which is 4.4 km away. Entry to the church is free. The postcode for sat-nav is PA6 7AS.
About
Houston and Kilellan Parish Church is a parish church in the Scottish Highlands. Built or established in 1870, it dates from the Victorian period. Officially recognised as category A listed building. It sits within the Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bishopton, about 4.4 km away. Postcode area PA6.
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Heritage listing
Category A Date Added 10/06/1971 Local Authority Renfrewshire Planning Authority Renfrewshire Parish Houston And Killellan NGR NS 41002 67077 Coordinates 241002, 667077 — Two mediaeval recumbent effigies of knight and lady, on separate plinths; (probably c.1455).
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Houston and Kilellan Parish Church is a Victorian church located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode PA6. Established in 1870, it is designated as a category A listed building, reflecting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8706, -4.5427
- District
- Renfrewshire
- Postcode
- PA6 7AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
- Established
- 1870
- Nearest railway station
- Bishopton — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q15115249 (CC0)
- commons: Houston Kirk.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Houston and Kilellan Parish Church?
- Houston and Kilellan Parish Church is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA6 7AS).
- What is Houston and Kilellan Parish Church?
- Houston and Kilellan Parish Church — church in Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Houston and Kilellan Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Bishopton, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA6 7AS.
- When was Houston and Kilellan Parish Church built?
- Built or established in 1870.
- Is Houston and Kilellan Parish Church a listed building?
- Houston and Kilellan Parish Church is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Houston and Kilellan Parish Church free to visit?
- Yes, Houston and Kilellan Parish Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Houston and Kilellan Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Bishopton, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA6 7AS.