Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Commemorative Pedestal, Brechin Reservoir
Commemorative Pedestal, Brechin Reservoir — 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
Commemorative Pedestal, Brechin Reservoir is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB5029). 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 29/09/1989 Local Authority Angus Planning Authority Angus Parish Brechin NGR NO 60432 61980 Coordinates 360432, 761980 — Erected to commemorate the inauguration of Brechin reservoir in October 1874 (which was by J M Gale, Glasgow City Water engineer). Cast-iron, pedestal with pilastered angles, inscribed panel, ogee-domed top faintly "Thomsonesque" in appearance, very elaborate and delicate tall metal finial. — George Henderson was assistant engineer, William Fettis the contractor (inscription).
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Commemorative Pedestal is a memorial located at Brechin Reservoir in the Scottish Highlands (postcode DD9). It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.7478, -2.6486
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD9 7PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
Sources
- wikidata: Q17772783 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Commemorative Pedestal, Brechin Reservoir?
- Commemorative Pedestal, Brechin Reservoir is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD9 7PD).
- Is Commemorative Pedestal, Brechin Reservoir a listed building?
- Commemorative Pedestal, Brechin Reservoir is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Commemorative Pedestal, Brechin Reservoir free to visit?
- Yes, Commemorative Pedestal, Brechin Reservoir is free to enter.
- How do I get to Commemorative Pedestal, Brechin Reservoir?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DD9 7PD. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency.