Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Hopetoun Monument
Hopetoun Monument in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hopetoun Monument is a public sculpture in Scotland Central, United Kingdom, dating from 1834. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
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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.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9545, -3.1917
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 3EB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh North and Leith
- Phone
- +44 131 558 7272
- Established
- 1834
- Official site
- www.thestand.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17570750 (CC0)
- 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 EH1 3EB).
- When was Hopetoun Monument built?
- Built or established in 1834.
- Is Hopetoun Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Hopetoun Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hopetoun Monument?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 3EB. It sits within the Edinburgh North and Leith parliamentary constituency.