Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Battle of Largs Monument
Also known as: The Pencil
Battle of Largs Monument — Monument, dating to 1912.
Leslie Barrie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Largs · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Battle of Largs Monument is a public memorial in the Scottish Highlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the North Ayrshire and Arran parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Largs, about 1.6 km away. Postcode area KA30.
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Place summary
The Battle of Largs Monument, also known as The Pencil, is a memorial located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode KA30. It commemorates the 1263 Battle of Largs, a significant conflict between the Scots and the Norse. The monument serves as a notable historical landmark in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7791, -4.8595
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA30 8JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Nearest railway station
- Largs — 1.6 km
Sources
- osm: n387225177 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Battle of Largs Monument?
- Battle of Largs Monument is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA30 8JZ).
- Is Battle of Largs Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Battle of Largs Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Battle of Largs Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Largs, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA30 8JZ.