Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Catherine Sinclair Monument
Catherine Sinclair Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Catherine Sinclair Monument is a public memorial in central Scotland, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. Built or established in 1866, it dates from the Victorian period. It sits within the Edinburgh North and Leith parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 1.1 km away. Postcode area EH2.
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Heritage listing
Category A Date Added 14/12/1970 Supplementary Information Updated 28/03/1996 Local Authority Edinburgh Planning Authority Edinburgh Burgh Edinburgh NGR NT 24691 74010 Coordinates 324691, 674010 — David Bryce, 1866-8. Sculptor John Rhind. Cream sandstone gothic monument of Eleanor Cross type mounted on stepped hexagonal pedestal. Hexagonal monument of 3 receding blind arcaded stages surmounted by crocketed pinnacle. Each bay with colonnetted pointed arch niche, and crocketed and finialed gable; dividing buttresses; gableheads at 1st stage with trefoils, at 2nd stage with monogram CS. Later inscription at base. — Catherine Sinclair, 1800-1864, was a philanthropist, and author of Holiday House. The inscription was added in 1901.
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Place summary
The Catherine Sinclair Monument is a Victorian memorial located in central Scotland, postcode EH2. Established in 1866, it is recognised as a category A listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9532, -3.2076
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH2 4HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh North and Leith
- Established
- 1866
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 1.1 km
- Official site
- www.nts.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w308919343 (ODbL)
- commons: Catherine Sinclair Monument, North Charlotte Street Edinburgh.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Catherine Sinclair Monument?
- Catherine Sinclair Monument is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH2 4HR).
- When was Catherine Sinclair Monument built?
- Built or established in 1866.
- Is Catherine Sinclair Monument a listed building?
- Catherine Sinclair Monument is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Catherine Sinclair Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Catherine Sinclair Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Catherine Sinclair Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH2 4HR.