Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
St Oran’s Chapel (Orsay)
In or near Port Wemyss.
St Oran’s Chapel (Orsay) — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
St Oran’s Chapel (Orsay) is a scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry SM2315). 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
St Oran’s Chapel, located on Orsay Island, is an ecclesiastical structure of historical significance. It has been designated as a scheduled monument under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979, reflecting its importance in the context of Scotland's heritage.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Oran’s Chapel, located in the Scottish Highlands, is a historic church designated as a scheduled monument. Its significance lies in its architectural and cultural heritage, reflecting the area's rich religious history.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6757, -6.5125
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA47 7ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- wikidata: Q1684310 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Oran’s Chapel (Orsay)?
- St Oran’s Chapel (Orsay) is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA47 7ST).
- What is St Oran’s Chapel (Orsay)?
- St Oran’s Chapel (Orsay) — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Oran’s Chapel (Orsay)?
- Drivers can use postcode PA47 7ST.
- Is St Oran’s Chapel (Orsay) a listed building?
- St Oran’s Chapel (Orsay) is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is St Oran’s Chapel (Orsay) free to visit?
- Yes, St Oran’s Chapel (Orsay) is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Oran’s Chapel (Orsay)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA47 7ST. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.