Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Buchanan Monument, Killearn
In or near Killearn.
Buchanan Monument, Killearn — category A 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
Buchanan Monument, Killearn is a category A listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB10389). 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
The Buchanan Monument, erected in 1788, commemorates the life of George Buchanan, a significant figure from 1506 to 1582. This monument is recognized for its historical importance and is classified as a former Scheduled Ancient Monument.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Buchanan Monument is a memorial located in Killearn, central Scotland. It is designated as a category A listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0438, -4.3731
- District
- Stirling
- Postcode
- G63 9NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
Sources
- wikidata: Q17568488 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Buchanan Monument, Killearn?
- Buchanan Monument, Killearn is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G63 9NH).
- What is Buchanan Monument, Killearn?
- Buchanan Monument, Killearn — category A listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Buchanan Monument, Killearn?
- Drivers can use postcode G63 9NH.
- Is Buchanan Monument, Killearn a listed building?
- Buchanan Monument, Killearn is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Buchanan Monument, Killearn free to visit?
- Yes, Buchanan Monument, Killearn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Buchanan Monument, Killearn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode G63 9NH. It sits within the Stirling and Strathallan parliamentary constituency.