Historic churches · Central Scotland
South Knapdale Parish Church, Achahoish
In or near Achahoish.
South Knapdale Parish Church, Achahoish — category C 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
South Knapdale Parish Church, Achahoish is a category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB18268). 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 C Date Added 28/08/1980 Local Authority Argyll And Bute Planning Authority Argyll And Bute Parish South Knapdale NGR NR 78142 77521 Coordinates 178142, 677521 — 1775. Oblong hall with tower at NE end. Thinly rendered; slate roof. In centre of SE side, a doorway (now built up). Square battlemented tower in 2 stages; louvres with hood mouldings. Plain interior without galleries. Additions at SW end. — Ecclesiastical, in use as such one of 2 churches (the other at Inverneil) built to serve the parish of South Knapdale (formed in 1734). Renovated 1928.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
South Knapdale Parish Church is located in Achahoish, within the Scottish Highlands. It is a category C listed building, indicating its historical significance and architectural interest.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9394, -5.5540
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA31 8PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- wikidata: Q56623453 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Knapdale Parish Church, Achahoish?
- South Knapdale Parish Church, Achahoish is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA31 8PD).
- What is South Knapdale Parish Church, Achahoish?
- South Knapdale Parish Church, Achahoish — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South Knapdale Parish Church, Achahoish?
- Drivers can use postcode PA31 8PD.
- Is South Knapdale Parish Church, Achahoish a listed building?
- South Knapdale Parish Church, Achahoish is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is South Knapdale Parish Church, Achahoish free to visit?
- Yes, South Knapdale Parish Church, Achahoish is free to enter.
- How do I get to South Knapdale Parish Church, Achahoish?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA31 8PD. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.