Historic churches · Central Scotland
Kilchrenan Parish Church
In or near Taynuilt.
Kilchrenan Parish Church — 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
- Falls of Cruachan · 5.8 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
Kilchrenan Parish Church is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the nearest railway station being Falls of Cruachan, approximately 5.8 km away. The postcode for the church is PA35 1HF, and entry is free.
About
Kilchrenan Parish Church is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB11888). 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 20/07/1971 Local Authority Argyll And Bute Planning Authority Argyll And Bute Parish Kilchrenan And Dalavich NGR NN 03641 22906 Coordinates 203641, 722906 — c. 1770. Plain Georgian. Oblong. Rubble, lime-washed. Skew-gabled. Slated roof. Belfry. Round-headed window and door. Forestairs to loft. Vestry on N. side. Grave-stone of Sir Colin Campbell (Cailein Mor), projenitor of Campbell Clan, slain at String of Lorn, 1294), built into E. end, with modern marble memorial (1866). Interior: recast: Coombed timber ceiling. Mural tablet to Dr. MacIntyre.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kilchrenan Parish Church is located in the Scottish Highlands. It is a category B listed building, recognised for its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3576, -5.1799
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA35 1HF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Falls of Cruachan — 5.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17769897 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kilchrenan Parish Church?
- Kilchrenan Parish Church is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA35 1HF).
- What is Kilchrenan Parish Church?
- Kilchrenan Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kilchrenan Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Falls of Cruachan, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA35 1HF.
- Is Kilchrenan Parish Church a listed building?
- Kilchrenan Parish Church is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Kilchrenan Parish Church free to visit?
- Yes, Kilchrenan Parish Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kilchrenan Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Falls of Cruachan, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA35 1HF.