Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Oran's Church of Scotland, Connel
In or near Dunbeg.
St Oran's Church of Scotland, Connel — category B 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
- Connel Ferry · 0.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Oran's Church of Scotland in Connel, you can take the train to Connel Ferry station, which is 0.3 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is PA37 1PH, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Oran's Church of Scotland, Connel is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB11985). 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 Kilmore And Kilbride NGR NM 91418 34252 Coordinates 191418, 734252 — 1888. Gothic Revival. Cruciform. Rock-faced sneck rubble. Skew-gabled. Slated roof. Lancets and pointed traceried windows. Gabled porch. Central tower with corbelled parapet. Good interior with open timbered ceiling.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Oran's Church of Scotland is located in Connel, within the Scottish Highlands. This church is designated as a category B listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.4541, -5.3864
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA37 1PH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Connel Ferry — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17771005 (CC0)
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Connel
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Connel Bridge
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Dun Creagach
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Lochan nan Ràth
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Oban Airport
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Oran's Church of Scotland, Connel?
- St Oran's Church of Scotland, Connel is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA37 1PH).
- What is St Oran's Church of Scotland, Connel?
- St Oran's Church of Scotland, Connel — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Oran's Church of Scotland, Connel?
- The nearest railway station is Connel Ferry, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA37 1PH.
- Is St Oran's Church of Scotland, Connel a listed building?
- St Oran's Church of Scotland, Connel is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is St Oran's Church of Scotland, Connel free to visit?
- Yes, St Oran's Church of Scotland, Connel is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Oran's Church of Scotland, Connel?
- The nearest railway station is Connel Ferry, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA37 1PH.