Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Hopetoun Monument
Hopetoun Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Springfield · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hopetoun Monument is a public memorial in central Scotland, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the North East Fife parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Springfield, about 4.9 km away. Postcode area KY15.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Hopetoun Monument is a monument in the Garleton Hills, near Camptoun, East Lothian, Scotland. It is 95 feet (29 m) tall and is situated on Byres Hill near Haddington.
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Background
History
The monument was erected in 1824 in memory of John Hope, 4th Earl of Hopetoun (1765–1823). The foundation stone was laid on May 3, 1824. There is an inscription on the monument which states: The monument is often referred to as the Garleton Monument or the "Galla Monument" by locals, after Garleton Farm on Byres Hill.
Description
The viewing platform at the top is reached by 132 steps of a dark, narrow, spiral staircase, and offers views of the Firth of Forth and the surrounding countryside. The monument is a category B listed building.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 56.3360, -3.0837
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY15 4NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Nearest railway station
- Springfield — 4.9 km
Sources
- osm: n2582371640 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Hopetoun Monument (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hopetoun Monument?
- Hopetoun Monument is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY15 4NS).
- Is Hopetoun Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Hopetoun Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hopetoun Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Springfield, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY15 4NS.