Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Obelisk (also known as Macfadzean's Monument), Castle Hill, Ardrossan
Obelisk (also known as Macfadzean's Monument), Castle Hill, Ardrossan — 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
Obelisk (also known as Macfadzean's Monument), Castle Hill, Ardrossan is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB21264). 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 14/04/1971 Supplementary Information Updated 07/10/2019 Local Authority North Ayrshire Planning Authority North Ayrshire Burgh Ardrossan NGR NS 23135 42225 Coordinates 223135, 642225 — Erected 1849 in memory of Alexander MacFadzean M.D. with whom originated the proposal to form the town into a burgh.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Obelisk, also known as Macfadzean's Monument, is a memorial located on Castle Hill in Ardrossan, within the Scottish Highlands. This structure is designated as a category B listed building.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6413, -4.8118
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA22 8FE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
Sources
- wikidata: Q17828577 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Obelisk (also known as Macfadzean's Monument), Castle Hill, Ardrossan?
- Obelisk (also known as Macfadzean's Monument), Castle Hill, Ardrossan is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA22 8FE).
- Is Obelisk (also known as Macfadzean's Monument), Castle Hill, Ardrossan a listed building?
- Obelisk (also known as Macfadzean's Monument), Castle Hill, Ardrossan is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Obelisk (also known as Macfadzean's Monument), Castle Hill, Ardrossan free to visit?
- Yes, Obelisk (also known as Macfadzean's Monument), Castle Hill, Ardrossan is free to enter.
- How do I get to Obelisk (also known as Macfadzean's Monument), Castle Hill, Ardrossan?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KA22 8FE. It sits within the North Ayrshire and Arran parliamentary constituency.