Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Monument to West of Walled Garden, Melville House
Monument to West of Walled Garden, Melville House — category B 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 to West of Walled Garden, Melville House is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB15449). 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 01/03/1984 Local Authority Fife Planning Authority Fife Parish Monimail NGR NO 29718 14144 Coordinates 329718, 714144 — Erected after 1865. Tall, battered, square column with stepped base, on pedestal; projecting flat pyramidal cap with acroteria. Polished ashlar. — Erected by Alexander, 6th Earl of Leve and Melville in memory of his daughters, Marianne (died 1823) and Lucy (died 1865). Column inscribed on each face with Biblical texts.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Monument to the West of the Walled Garden at Melville House is a memorial located in central Scotland, postcode KY15. It is designated as a category B listed building, highlighting its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3145, -3.1377
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY15 7RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
Sources
- wikidata: Q17811379 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument to West of Walled Garden, Melville House?
- Monument to West of Walled Garden, Melville House is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY15 7RJ).
- Is Monument to West of Walled Garden, Melville House a listed building?
- Monument to West of Walled Garden, Melville House is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Monument to West of Walled Garden, Melville House free to visit?
- Yes, Monument to West of Walled Garden, Melville House is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument to West of Walled Garden, Melville House?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KY15 7RJ. It sits within the North East Fife parliamentary constituency.