Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Monument to Henry Bell
Monument to Henry Bell — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Monument to Henry Bell is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB34743). 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 Date Added 14/05/1971 Local Authority Argyll And Bute Planning Authority Argyll And Bute Burgh Helensburgh NGR NS 29381 82323 Coordinates 229381, 682323 — 1872. Red sandstone obelisk. Inscribed "Erected in 1872 to the memory of Henry Bell. The first in Great Britain who was successful in practically applying steam powers for the purpose of navigation. Born in the county of Linlithgow in 1766. Died in Helelsburgh in 1830".
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Monument to Henry Bell is a memorial located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0034, -4.7378
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- G84 8AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Official site
- www.submarinecentre.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q17776833 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument to Henry Bell?
- Monument to Henry Bell is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G84 8AS).
- Is Monument to Henry Bell a listed building?
- Monument to Henry Bell is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Monument to Henry Bell free to visit?
- Yes, Monument to Henry Bell is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument to Henry Bell?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode G84 8AS. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.