Historic churches · Central Scotland
West Church (Port Glasgow)
In or near Cardross.
West Church (Port Glasgow) — 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
- Port Glasgow · 0.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit West Church in Port Glasgow, you can take a train to Port Glasgow station, which is 0.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PA14 5BP. Entry to the church is free.
About
West Church (Port Glasgow) is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB40068). 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 28/01/1971 Local Authority Inverclyde Planning Authority Inverclyde Burgh Port Glasgow NGR NS 31696 74597 Coordinates 231696, 674597 — Simple rubble 1st pointed with small saddleback tower: archt. J.J. Burnet 1885.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Church is a church located in Port Glasgow, within the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, signifying its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9349, -4.6959
- District
- Inverclyde
- Postcode
- PA14 5BP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
- Established
- 1885
- Nearest railway station
- Port Glasgow — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q15134788 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Church (Port Glasgow)?
- West Church (Port Glasgow) is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA14 5BP).
- What is West Church (Port Glasgow)?
- West Church (Port Glasgow) — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Church (Port Glasgow)?
- The nearest railway station is Port Glasgow, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA14 5BP.
- When was West Church (Port Glasgow) built?
- Built or established in 1885.
- Is West Church (Port Glasgow) a listed building?
- West Church (Port Glasgow) is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is West Church (Port Glasgow) free to visit?
- Yes, West Church (Port Glasgow) is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Church (Port Glasgow)?
- The nearest railway station is Port Glasgow, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA14 5BP.