Historic churches · Central Scotland
Kilmichael Glassary Parish Church, Kilmichael Glassary
In or near Kilmartin.
Kilmichael Glassary Parish Church, Kilmichael Glassary — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Kilmichael Glassary Parish Church, Kilmichael Glassary is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB11033). 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 Glassary NGR NR 85912 93513 Coordinates 185912, 693513 — 1827. Rebuilt 1873. Gothic Revival. Oblong with Steeple at W end. Rubble; gabled slate roof. Moulded skew-putts with trefoil ornament. Lancets. Tower in 3 stages; supported on splayed base, high pyramidal late spire; string-courses; panel containing escutcheon (now worn). Porch at S side with moulded pointed arch. Gabled addition at E end. repaired 1830. Plain interior. — Ecclesiastical, in use as such. Probably on site of anicent chapel of St. Michael. (As centre of Glassary lands of powerful family of Campbell of Auchinbreck (in Kilmodan) Kilmichael was once the most important village in Parish).
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Kilmichael Glassary features ancient rock art, including unique carvings that date back around 5,000 years. Visitors can explore the well-preserved outcrop and study the distinctive cup and ring marks, some of which have keyhole shapes not found elsewhere in the region.
Place summary
Kilmichael Glassary Parish Church is located in Kilmichael Glassary, 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
- 56.0863, -5.4426
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA31 8QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Opening
- Open all year round
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- wikidata: Q17770720 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kilmichael Glassary Parish Church, Kilmichael Glassary?
- Kilmichael Glassary Parish Church, Kilmichael Glassary is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA31 8QB).
- What is Kilmichael Glassary Parish Church, Kilmichael Glassary?
- Kilmichael Glassary Parish Church, Kilmichael Glassary — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kilmichael Glassary Parish Church, Kilmichael Glassary?
- Drivers can use postcode PA31 8QB.
- Is Kilmichael Glassary Parish Church, Kilmichael Glassary a listed building?
- Kilmichael Glassary Parish Church, Kilmichael Glassary is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Kilmichael Glassary Parish Church, Kilmichael Glassary free to visit?
- Yes, Kilmichael Glassary Parish Church, Kilmichael Glassary is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kilmichael Glassary Parish Church, Kilmichael Glassary?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA31 8QB. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.