Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Fishermens' Monument, Old Harbour, Dunbar
Fishermens' Monument, Old Harbour, Dunbar — 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
Fishermens' Monument, Old Harbour, Dunbar is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB24841). 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 Group Category Details 100000020 - 112, 113 Date Added 05/02/1971 Local Authority East Lothian Planning Authority East Lothian Burgh Dunbar NGR NT 68117 79137 Coordinates 368117, 679137 — Dated 1856. Sited on S corner of inner basin. Ashlar, rendered and painted block, circa 15 feet high, 9 feet 7 inches wide on 1ft 10 inch pedestal. Channelled sides and rear. Fisherman leaving family relief, painted plaster, set in recess, dated 1861, by A Handyside Ritchie. Niche below intended for mercury barometer in wooden case, by Alexander Adie and Son, missing. Festoon of shell-work and seaweed about dedication inscription. — Commission instigated by William Brodie of Seafield following precedent of Eyemouth barometer.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fishermens' Monument is a memorial located in the Old Harbour of Dunbar, central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0041, -2.5128
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH42 1FN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Official site
- www.eastlothian.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17804062 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fishermens' Monument, Old Harbour, Dunbar?
- Fishermens' Monument, Old Harbour, Dunbar is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH42 1FN).
- Is Fishermens' Monument, Old Harbour, Dunbar a listed building?
- Fishermens' Monument, Old Harbour, Dunbar is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Fishermens' Monument, Old Harbour, Dunbar free to visit?
- Yes, Fishermens' Monument, Old Harbour, Dunbar is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fishermens' Monument, Old Harbour, Dunbar?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH42 1FN. It sits within the Lothian East parliamentary constituency.