Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Risabus Church, Oa, Islay
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Risabus Church, Oa, Islay — church in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Risabus Church, Oa, Islay is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1828. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: category C listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.6120°, -6.2666°.
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Heritage listing
Category C Date Added 28/08/1980 Local Authority Argyll And Bute Planning Authority Argyll And Bute Parish Kildalton NGR NR 31420 43639 Coordinates 131420, 643639 — 1828. Thomas Telford. Gothick T-plan. Harled. Gabled. Roofless Belfry in pyramidal stone cap. Skews. Band courses. Pointed lattice windows and doorways. Only the walls remain. Interior has grass-grown floor. Memorial tablet to ministers 1829-1930. — Originally a Parliamentary Church. The Oa became a q.s. parish, 1849 but was united with Kildalton this cent.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Risabus Church is a Georgian church located in Oa, Islay, within the Scottish Highlands. Established in 1828, it is designated as a category C listed building, reflecting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6120, -6.2666
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA42 7AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Established
- 1828
Sources
- wikidata: Q1343242 (CC0)
- commons: Risabus Church, Oa, Islay - geograph.org.uk - 17230.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Risabus Church, Oa, Islay?
- Risabus Church, Oa, Islay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA42 7AX).
- What is Risabus Church, Oa, Islay?
- Risabus Church, Oa, Islay — church in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Risabus Church, Oa, Islay?
- Drivers can use postcode PA42 7AX.
- When was Risabus Church, Oa, Islay built?
- Built or established in 1828.
- Is Risabus Church, Oa, Islay a listed building?
- Risabus Church, Oa, Islay is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Risabus Church, Oa, Islay free to visit?
- Yes, Risabus Church, Oa, Islay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Risabus Church, Oa, Islay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA42 7AX. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.