Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Battle of Largs Monument, Largs
Battle of Largs Monument, Largs — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Battle of Largs Monument, Largs is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB37177). 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 14/04/1971 Local Authority North Ayrshire Planning Authority North Ayrshire Burgh Largs NGR NS 20762 57679 Coordinates 220762, 657679 — J Sandyford Kay of Glasgow, architect. Erected 1912. Tall pencil tower, with slight batter. Snecked rough whinstone, with ashlar doorway, window dressings and conical slate roof; decorative round-headed door above ground level, splayed jambs with figure on each and crucifix above. Arch flanked by plain ashlar blocks. Beaked grotesque beasts flank base of door. Square ashlar plaque over door inscribed "Memorial - Battle of Largs 1263". Cobbled walkway round base. — Based on the round towers of Brechin and Abernethy. The doorway is an exact copy of that at Brechin.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Battle of Largs Monument is a memorial located in Largs, within the Scottish Highlands. This category B listed building commemorates the battle fought in 1263 between the Scots and the Norse. Its significance lies in its historical context, marking an important event in Scotland's past.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7791, -4.8595
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA30 8JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
Sources
- wikidata: Q17831158 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Battle of Largs Monument, Largs?
- Battle of Largs Monument, Largs is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA30 8JZ).
- Is Battle of Largs Monument, Largs a listed building?
- Battle of Largs Monument, Largs is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Battle of Largs Monument, Largs free to visit?
- Yes, Battle of Largs Monument, Largs is free to enter.
- How do I get to Battle of Largs Monument, Largs?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KA30 8JZ. It sits within the North Ayrshire and Arran parliamentary constituency.