St John's Church, Ballachulish (former)

St John's Church is a former church building in Ballachulish, Highland, Scotland. It dates to 1842,[1] replacing an earlier Episcopal church, and was designed by Oban architect Peter Macnab.[2] It is now Category C listed,[3] and stands a few yards southeast of the present church building. The church's burial ground, which features a ha-ha at the seaward boundary, is Category B listed. According to Historic Environment Scotland, it contains an "exceptional collection of 19th-century finely inscribed" tomb stones.[4]

St John's Church
2016 view, looking south
56°40′39″N 5°09′19″W
LocationBallachulish, Highland
CountryScotland
Architecture
Architect(s)Peter Macnab
Completed1842 (1842)

The church's nave was added in 1842, followed forty years later by its chancel.[3]

The main entrance is in the centre of the western gable; a secondary entrance is located in the eastern end of the northern wall.[3]

Burial ground
  • The church's burial ground, to the west of the church
    The church's burial ground, to the west of the church

See also

References
  1. Peter Macnab – Dictionary of Scottish Architects
  2. Directory of British Architects, 1834–1914, Vol. 2 (L-Z), Alison Felstead, British Architectural Library, Jonathan Franklin (2001), p. 118 ISBN 9780826455147
  3. Historic Environment Scotland. "Ballachulish, Episcopal Church of St John (LB6885)".
  4. Historic Environment Scotland. "Ballachulish burial ground surrounding St John's Episcopal Church (LB6886)".
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