Historic churches · Central Scotland
Kilespikeral Old Parish Church, Taynuilt
In or near Taynuilt.
Kilespikeral Old Parish Church, Taynuilt — 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
- Taynuilt · 0.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
Kilespikeral Old Parish Church in Taynuilt is located near the Taynuilt railway station, which is 0.3 km away. The postcode for the church is PA35 1JF, and entry is free.
About
Kilespikeral Old Parish Church, Taynuilt is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB4702). 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 Ardchattan And Muckairn NGR NN 00505 31001 Coordinates 200505, 731001 — 1829. Gothick. Oblong. Coursed rubble. Skew-gabled. Slated roof. Belfry. Band-courses. Pointed door-way and mullion- and-transom latticed windows. Lower vestry. — Scheduled Monument In ecclesiastical use. Originally a Parliamentary Church. Nearby is ruin of Kilespickeril (Bishop Harold's Church) seat of Diocese of Argyll from c.1200 until superseded by Lismore 1236.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kilespikeral Old Parish Church is located in Taynuilt, within the Scottish Highlands. This church is designated as a category B listed building, reflecting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.4289, -5.2368
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA35 1JF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Taynuilt — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17771830 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kilespikeral Old Parish Church, Taynuilt?
- Kilespikeral Old Parish Church, Taynuilt is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA35 1JF).
- What is Kilespikeral Old Parish Church, Taynuilt?
- Kilespikeral Old Parish Church, Taynuilt — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kilespikeral Old Parish Church, Taynuilt?
- The nearest railway station is Taynuilt, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA35 1JF.
- Is Kilespikeral Old Parish Church, Taynuilt a listed building?
- Kilespikeral Old Parish Church, Taynuilt is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Kilespikeral Old Parish Church, Taynuilt free to visit?
- Yes, Kilespikeral Old Parish Church, Taynuilt is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kilespikeral Old Parish Church, Taynuilt?
- The nearest railway station is Taynuilt, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA35 1JF.