fragmentory remains beside Ardchattan House, on Ardchattan Point
NM93SE 23 9763 3474
:1731-2: Old Parish Church of Ardchattan, erected in 1731-2.
this took over from the Ardchattan Priory
From Ardchattan Kirk website
Old Parish Church, Ardchattan (1732 - 1830's)
A new Church was built by the shore of Loch Etive a quarter of a mile from the Priory. Only parts of two walls now remain of this building which incorporated stone from the Priory in its masonry. It is recorded as having had a centrally placed Communion Table as was the tradition then. The Minister at the time of its opening was Rev. James Stevenson (1732 - 1751), he was succeeded by Rev. Ludovick Grant in 1756. During this Ministry major repair work was required to the church building. The repairs were undertaken and Ardchattan Manse was built adjacent to the church. This Manse was in continuous use by our Ministers until the 1980's when it was sold and a 'modern', more convenient residence was purchased.
Rev. Grant was responsible for the writing of the First Statistical Account of the United Parish. He was succeeded by George Campbell (1796-1817). Then, in 1817 the Rev. Hugh Fraser translated from the Presbytery of Nairn and was admitted to Ardchattan and Muckairn. In 1829 the two parishes were disjoined and he became minister of Ardchattan only. In 1830 the Ardchattan church building was again declared in a state of 'dilapidation', this time "unworthy of being repaired".
And was replaced by Achnaba Kirk in 1836
:1738: SCOTTISH RECORD OFFICE
Building of Ardchattan Church.
Sums received from the heritors to pay for the work.
Account and receipts.
1738 GD170/249 Papers of the Campbell Family of Barcaldine
Canmore https://canmore.org.uk/site/88192/ardchattan-old-parish-church
Canmore ID 88192
Site Number NM93SE 231
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