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Kirn & Sandbank Parish Church facts for kids
| Kirn & Sandbank Parish Church | |
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The church in 2005
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| 55°57′46″N 4°54′38″W / 55.962647°N 4.910563°W | |
| Location | 2 Kirn Brae, Kirn, Argyll and Bute |
| Country | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Church of Scotland |
| Website | Cowal Kirk website |
| History | |
| Status | open |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | used |
| Heritage designation | Category B listed building |
| Designated | 20 July 1971 |
| Architect(s) | Peter MacGregor Chalmers |
| Architectural type | Romanesque |
| Completed | 1907 |
Kirn & Sandbank Parish Church is a beautiful church building. It belongs to the Church of Scotland. You can find it in Kirn, a town in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. This church also serves the people living in nearby Sandbank.
The church is located on Kirn Brae. This street meets Marine Parade, which is a road leading to and from Dunoon. Dunoon is about a mile away from the church. The building was designed in a style called Romanesque. It is also a special "Category B listed building". This means it is an important historical building.
About the Church Building
The church was designed by a famous architect named Peter MacGregor Chalmers. It was finished in 1907. The building is made from a lovely red stone. This stone is called red sandstone. It was brought from a quarry in Corrie, which is on the Isle of Arran.
What is a Listed Building?
A "listed building" is a building that is officially recognized as important. This means it has special historical or architectural value. These buildings are protected by law. This helps make sure they are kept safe for future generations. Kirn & Sandbank Parish Church was given its "Category B" listing on July 20, 1971.
External Links
- Cowal Kirk Website
- KIRN CHURCH OF SCOTLAND, KIRN BRAE - Historic Environment Scotland