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
- Drem · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hopetoun Monument is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Opening hours: 24/7. Coordinates: 55.9782°, -2.8018°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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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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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
- 55.9782, -2.8018
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH41 3SJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Nearest railway station
- Drem — 3.2 km
- Opening
- 24/7
Sources
- osm: w169026694 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Hopetoun Monument (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Hopetoun Monument.jpg (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 EH41 3SJ).
- Is Hopetoun Monument a listed building?
- Hopetoun Monument is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- 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 Drem, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH41 3SJ.