Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Broxmouth Park Observatory, Sloebigging
Broxmouth Park Observatory, Sloebigging — 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
Broxmouth Park Observatory, Sloebigging is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB1472). 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 20/10/1980 Local Authority East Lothian Planning Authority East Lothian Parish Dunbar NGR NT 70010 77881 Coordinates 370010, 677881 — Circa 1850. Single storey octagonal room with adjoining 2-storey tower. Squared and snecked sandstone rubble and ashlar dressings. Raised base courses, chamfered arrises to openings. Moulded cornice to corbelled, crenellated parapets. Doorway at base of tower approached by straight flight of steps. Windows on all elevations. — Built for Duke of Roxburgh, overlooking the sea, currently with golf links below. Possibly by J Anderson Hamilton who used a similarly severe Baronial at Balgone. Change of Category B to C(S) 17.5.89.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Broxmouth Park Observatory is a memorial located in Sloebigging, central Scotland. It is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical significance. The observatory serves as a notable example of local heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9929, -2.4823
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH42 1WG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
Sources
- wikidata: Q56606914 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Broxmouth Park Observatory, Sloebigging?
- Broxmouth Park Observatory, Sloebigging is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH42 1WG).
- Is Broxmouth Park Observatory, Sloebigging a listed building?
- Broxmouth Park Observatory, Sloebigging is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Broxmouth Park Observatory, Sloebigging free to visit?
- Yes, Broxmouth Park Observatory, Sloebigging is free to enter.
- How do I get to Broxmouth Park Observatory, Sloebigging?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH42 1WG. It sits within the Lothian East parliamentary constituency.