Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Monument At The Ladies' Seat, Monimail Quarry
Monument At The Ladies' Seat, Monimail Quarry — category C 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
Monument At The Ladies' Seat, Monimail Quarry is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB15484). 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 C Date Added 01/03/1984 Local Authority Fife Planning Authority Fife Parish Monimail NGR NO 29676 14611 Coordinates 329676, 714611 — Alexander Melvile sculptor. Dated 13 February 1818. Single battered square column with pyramidal top and square base, enclosed by low coping with original railings removed. All polished ashlar. Column is inscribed on each face with biblical texts, date and initials "T L" in circular panel on west face below coronet. — The bibnlical text are mostly on the theme of work - the monument is situated immediately above a whinstone quarry.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Monument At The Ladies' Seat is a memorial located in Monimail Quarry, central Scotland, postcode KY15. It is designated as a category C listed building, reflecting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3187, -3.1385
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY15 7RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
Sources
- wikidata: Q56621410 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument At The Ladies' Seat, Monimail Quarry?
- Monument At The Ladies' Seat, Monimail Quarry is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY15 7RJ).
- Is Monument At The Ladies' Seat, Monimail Quarry a listed building?
- Monument At The Ladies' Seat, Monimail Quarry is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Monument At The Ladies' Seat, Monimail Quarry free to visit?
- Yes, Monument At The Ladies' Seat, Monimail Quarry is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument At The Ladies' Seat, Monimail Quarry?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KY15 7RJ. It sits within the North East Fife parliamentary constituency.