Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Balfour Monument, Blaikie Heugh
Balfour Monument, Blaikie Heugh — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Balfour Monument, Blaikie Heugh is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB17504). 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 05/02/1971 Local Authority East Lothian Planning Authority East Lothian Parish Whittingehame NGR NT 57555 72961 Coordinates 357555, 672961 — Dated 1858 on panel. Red sandstone ashlar obelisk on 3-stepped plinth and corniced pedestal; memorial tablet to James Maitland Balfour in cream sandstone with ornamented border. Erected by East Lothian and Berwickshire Yeomanry Cavalry.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Balfour Monument is a memorial located at Blaikie Heugh in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9478, -2.6812
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH41 4LF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
Sources
- wikidata: Q17793715 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balfour Monument, Blaikie Heugh?
- Balfour Monument, Blaikie Heugh is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH41 4LF).
- Is Balfour Monument, Blaikie Heugh a listed building?
- Balfour Monument, Blaikie Heugh is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Balfour Monument, Blaikie Heugh free to visit?
- Yes, Balfour Monument, Blaikie Heugh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Balfour Monument, Blaikie Heugh?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH41 4LF. It sits within the Lothian East parliamentary constituency.