Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Josephs Church, Forbes Place, Wemyss Bay
In or near Wemyss Bay.
St Josephs Church, Forbes Place, Wemyss Bay — category C 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
- Wemyss Bay · 1.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Josephs Church is located in Wemyss Bay, postcode PA18 6AU. The nearest railway station is Wemyss Bay, which is 1.3 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Josephs Church, Forbes Place, Wemyss Bay is a category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB12470). 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 10/09/1979 Local Authority Inverclyde Planning Authority Inverclyde Parish Inverkip NGR NS 19497 69828 Coordinates 219497, 669828 — Gothic Revival; simple, red stone chapel; (probably c. 1890-1900).
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Joseph's Church is located on Forbes Place in Wemyss Bay, within the Scottish Highlands. This building is designated as a category C listed structure, indicating its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8877, -4.8877
- District
- Inverclyde
- Postcode
- PA18 6AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
- Nearest railway station
- Wemyss Bay — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56619226 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Josephs Church, Forbes Place, Wemyss Bay?
- St Josephs Church, Forbes Place, Wemyss Bay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA18 6AU).
- What is St Josephs Church, Forbes Place, Wemyss Bay?
- St Josephs Church, Forbes Place, Wemyss Bay — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Josephs Church, Forbes Place, Wemyss Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Wemyss Bay, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA18 6AU.
- Is St Josephs Church, Forbes Place, Wemyss Bay a listed building?
- St Josephs Church, Forbes Place, Wemyss Bay is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is St Josephs Church, Forbes Place, Wemyss Bay free to visit?
- Yes, St Josephs Church, Forbes Place, Wemyss Bay is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Josephs Church, Forbes Place, Wemyss Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Wemyss Bay, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA18 6AU.