Historic churches · Central Scotland
Houston Parish Church And Churchyard
In or near Houston.
Houston Parish Church And Churchyard — 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
- Bishopton · 4.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Houston Parish Church and Churchyard, the nearest railway station is Bishopton, located 4.4 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is PA6 7AS.
About
Houston Parish Church And Churchyard is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB12694). 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 Parish Houston And Killellan NGR NS 41002 67077 Coordinates 241002, 667077 — 1874, David Thomson, architect, Gothic Revival. Battlemented tower with slated spire; 12a Kerr's Land, Milliken Street — In ecclesiastical use. On site of earlier church (1775)
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Houston Parish Church and Churchyard is located in the Scottish Highlands. This site is designated as a category B listed building, indicating its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8705, -4.5425
- District
- Renfrewshire
- Postcode
- PA6 7AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
- Nearest railway station
- Bishopton — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17837716 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Houston Parish Church And Churchyard?
- Houston Parish Church And Churchyard is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA6 7AS).
- What is Houston Parish Church And Churchyard?
- Houston Parish Church And Churchyard — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Houston Parish Church And Churchyard?
- The nearest railway station is Bishopton, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA6 7AS.
- Is Houston Parish Church And Churchyard a listed building?
- Houston Parish Church And Churchyard is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Houston Parish Church And Churchyard free to visit?
- Yes, Houston Parish Church And Churchyard is free to enter.
- How do I get to Houston Parish Church And Churchyard?
- The nearest railway station is Bishopton, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA6 7AS.