Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Battlefield Monument, Battle Place, Glasgow
Battlefield Monument, Battle Place, Glasgow — 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
Battlefield Monument, Battle Place, Glasgow is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB32360). 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 15/12/1970 Local Authority Glasgow Planning Authority Glasgow Burgh Glasgow NGR NS 57869 61716 Coordinates 257869, 661716 — "Alexander Skirving FRIBA Architect" (inscription). Erected 1887. Monument commemorating battle of Langside of 13th May 1568 where a force under the Regent Moray defeated that of Mary Queen of Scots. Elaborately-spiralled shaft set on stepped and rusticated square plinth and surmounted by lion. Stone-cleaned and restored March 1987 (plaque). — Mary had escaped from imprisonment on Lochleven Castle and was heading for Dumbarton when news of her approach reached Moray, who set off to intercept her force; from Langside battlefield she fled south, crossed the Solway in to England where she was again imprisoned and ultimately executed by Queen Elizabeth.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Battlefield Monument is a memorial located in Battle Place, Glasgow, central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8277, -4.2706
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G42 9UA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow South
- Opening
- Mo-Su 10:00-16:00; Fr 10:00-15:00
Sources
- wikidata: Q17794168 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Battlefield Monument, Battle Place, Glasgow?
- Battlefield Monument, Battle Place, Glasgow is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G42 9UA).
- Is Battlefield Monument, Battle Place, Glasgow a listed building?
- Battlefield Monument, Battle Place, Glasgow is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Battlefield Monument, Battle Place, Glasgow free to visit?
- Yes, Battlefield Monument, Battle Place, Glasgow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Battlefield Monument, Battle Place, Glasgow?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode G42 9UA. It sits within the Glasgow South parliamentary constituency.