Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Houston and Kilellan Parish Church
Houston and Kilellan Parish Church — church in Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bishopton · 4.4 km
- Free entry
About
Houston and Kilellan Parish Church is a parish church in the Scottish Highlands. Built or established in 1870, it dates from the Victorian period. Officially recognised as category A listed building. It sits within the Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bishopton, about 4.4 km away. Postcode area PA6.
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Heritage listing
Category A Date Added 10/06/1971 Local Authority Renfrewshire Planning Authority Renfrewshire Parish Houston And Killellan NGR NS 41002 67077 Coordinates 241002, 667077 — Two mediaeval recumbent effigies of knight and lady, on separate plinths; (probably c.1455).
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Houston and Kilellan Parish Church is a Victorian church located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode PA6. Established in 1870, it is designated as a category A listed building, reflecting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8706, -4.5427
- District
- Renfrewshire
- Postcode
- PA6 7AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
- Established
- 1870
- Nearest railway station
- Bishopton — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q15115249 (CC0)
- commons: Houston Kirk.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Houston and Kilellan Parish Church?
- Houston and Kilellan Parish Church is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA6 7AS).
- When was Houston and Kilellan Parish Church built?
- Built or established in 1870.
- Is Houston and Kilellan Parish Church a listed building?
- Houston and Kilellan Parish Church is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Houston and Kilellan Parish Church free to visit?
- Yes, Houston and Kilellan Parish Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Houston and Kilellan Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Bishopton, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA6 7AS.