Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Wilson Monument, Castle Street, Strathaven
Wilson Monument, Castle Street, Strathaven — 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
Wilson Monument, Castle Street, Strathaven is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB1294). 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 11/11/1980 Local Authority South Lanarkshire Planning Authority South Lanarkshire Parish Avondale NGR NS 70382 44604 Coordinates 270382, 644604 — Erected 1846. Square-plan polished ashlar pedestal with obelisk above. Polished ashlar panel with inscription. Date on block pediment above. Base of obelisk decorated with anthemion on 1 face, stylised crests on either side. Inscription reads: "Erected by public subscription in affectionate memory of James Wilson a partriotic Scotsman who suffered death at Glasgow 30th August 1820 for enunciating those principles of progress and reform by the adoption of which Great Britain has secured domestic peace and consolidated her power among the nations. Born at Strathaven 3rd September 1760." — James Wilson was hanged as a ringleader in the 1820 rising. He organised the Strathaven men. Foundation stone laid 28th April 1846 by Betty Turnbull
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Wilson Monument is a memorial located on Castle Street in Strathaven, central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6776, -4.0628
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML10 6AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Kilbride and Strathaven
Sources
- wikidata: Q17845119 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wilson Monument, Castle Street, Strathaven?
- Wilson Monument, Castle Street, Strathaven is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML10 6AS).
- Is Wilson Monument, Castle Street, Strathaven a listed building?
- Wilson Monument, Castle Street, Strathaven is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Wilson Monument, Castle Street, Strathaven free to visit?
- Yes, Wilson Monument, Castle Street, Strathaven is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wilson Monument, Castle Street, Strathaven?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML10 6AS. It sits within the East Kilbride and Strathaven parliamentary constituency.